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31673Sports Reference Logo7/31: Stripe Hype- Cincinnati Bengals: Three Camp Battles to Watchhttp://stripehype.com/?p=68323
The Cincinnati Bengals open up training camp today and with many players entering camp with job security, there are a few out there who will be playing for a spot on the 53-man roster. Brian has already pointed out this morning that there are a few new faces and with 90 players on the current active2015-07-31 17:40:037/30: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers inside linebackers: Safe from cuts?http://lombardiave.com/2015/07/30/green-bay-packers-inside-linebackers-safe-cuts/
In this series we take a close look at theGreen Bay Packers90-man roster on the verge of training camp and discuss each player&#8217;s chances of making the final 53. After another mediocre yearof inside linebacker play, the Packers decided to overhaul the position following the 2014 season. G...2015-07-30 09:39:507/28: EndZone Score- Non-deflategate news: Le&#8217;Veon Bell, Jason Pierre-Paul, PUP listhttp://www.endzonescore.com/non-deflate-gate-nfl-notes/22087
Obviously the big news of the day was Tom Brady&#8216;s four game suspension being upheld by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Outside Pitch Sports Network and End Zone Score have it all covered and will continue to do so throughout the evening. Here are some of the stories floating under the radar wi2015-07-28 20:42:287/26: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: 49 days to football - Walt Kieslinghttp://lombardiave.com/2015/07/26/green-bay-packers-49-days-to-football-walt-kiesling/
With 49 days left until the start of the Green Bay PackersNFLseason, our countdown to the big day continues. Sunday, Sept. 13, is the day whenthePackerstravel to Chicagoto take on the Bears in the season opener. Over the course of the next 49days we focus on the number that represents the days r...2015-07-26 12:40:437/26: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: A.J. Hawk and Jim Carter work #50 well for franchisehttp://lombardiave.com/2015/07/26/green-bay-packers-a-j-hawk-and-jim-carter-work-50-well-for-franchise/
Yesterday we missed celebrating the fact that there were just 50 days to the start of Green Bay Packers football - Sunday, Sept. 13, when the Packers travel to Chicago to take on the NFC North Division rival Bears. So, we regress a bit today ... but fear not ... we will follow this post today...2015-07-26 12:40:437/25: Detroit Jock City- Detroit Lions 2015 Schedule Preview: Green Bay Packershttp://detroitjockcity.com/2015/07/25/detroit-lions-2015-schedule-preview-green-bay-packers/
The Detroit Lions will have to go through the Green Bay Packers if they are to win their first division title since 1993. They have a two-game winning streak over the Packers at home but are still looking for their first road win over the Packers since the 1991 season. The Lions will be coming of...2015-07-25 12:39:167/22: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Countdown to training camp - the rookieshttp://lombardiave.com/2015/07/22/green-bay-packers-rookies-training-camp/
Our Green Bay Packers countdown to training camp series evaluating the team&#039;s rookie class to identify which player will have the biggest impact on the 2015-16 season. When you look at the Packers&#039; roster, you won&#039;t find too many holes. This is a team picked as a heavy favorite to ...2015-07-22 18:40:107/22: isportsweb.com- Ranking the Cincinnati Bengals defensive positionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/0CAafPPEpJw/
Known for their defensive prowess, the Cincinnati Bengals slumped in performance last year as they struggled to sack the quarterbackÂ and stop the run. With the potential for major improvement, here is a look at the strengths and weakness of this years defense. 5. Defensive Tackle- A usual fearsome 2015-07-22 15:41:027/21: The Baltimore Wire- AFC North Top 5: Inside Linebackershttp://thebaltimorewire.com/?p=40938
Next up in The Baltimore Wire&#039;s AFC North Top 5 series: inside linebackers. The race is fairly tight for the top spot, as there are a number of players whose stocks have risen in the past year or so.A few names on this list may surprise some people, but that&#039;s what is so great about sports2015-07-21 10:39:147/18: EndZone Score- Cincinnati Bengals: five keys for a successful 2015 seasonhttp://www.endzonescore.com/cincinnati-bengals-five-keys-for-a-successful-2015-season/21030
As we work our way around the NFL, we&#8217;ve come to the Cincinnati Bengals and the five keys to their success in 2015. Now, the Bengals have gone from NFL punchline to consistent playoff team. However, they are also a consistent one-and-done playoff team. So, what will constitute a successful 2012015-07-18 16:40:317/16: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: If...And...But for 2015http://nflspinzone.com/2015/07/16/green-bay-packers-if-and-but-for-2015/
Halfway through July, we have already finished previewing the AFC East and NFC East and have taken a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers. What exactly are we talking about? In the latest series for NFL Spin Zone, we have already made the case for the nine teams in the aforementioned three division...2015-07-16 19:39:487/12: Dairyland Express- Best of the Packers: Top 10 linebackers since 1960http://dairylandexpress.com/2015/07/12/best-of-the-packers-top-10-linebackers-since-1960/
With the Green Bay Packers set to open training camp at the end of this month, Dairyland Express we continue our look back at the rich history of the Pack, ranking the top 10 players since 1960 by position groups. Why 1960? Because it&#8217;s just more quantifiable since then. Full statistical in...2015-07-12 15:41:387/11: Stripe Hype- Bengals Training Camp Breakout Players: P.J. Dawsonhttp://stripehype.com/?p=67888
Once upon a time, a rookie linebacker of the Cincinnati Bengals stepped up in a big way when injury struck the linebacking core. The man who was injured was the late Thomas Howard, and the player replacing him was future All-Pro (2013)Vontaze Burfict. Ironically it&#039;s nowBurfict&#039;s th...2015-07-11 06:39:317/10: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers simple defensive key: Tacklinghttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=100323
With the Green Bay Packers undergoing some changes on the defensive side of the football, especially in the secondary, we tend to overcomplicate the areas in which the unit needs to improve. At this point the personnel grouping is what it is, while the schemes and play-calling of Dom Capers have rar2015-07-10 11:40:107/9: Stripe Hype- Bengals: Defense Wins Championshipshttp://stripehype.com/2015/07/09/bengals-defense-wins-championships/
There is so much buzz around the Cincinnati Bengals on the offensive side of the ball. Will Andy Dalton lead the Bengals deep into the playoffs? With so many weapons, can the Bengals&#039; offense be unstoppable? Here is a clue; there will be no playoffs without a dramatic improvement on defense. Th2015-07-09 07:38:487/8: Stripe Hype- Cincinnati Bengals: Defense Has Plenty To Sort Outhttp://stripehype.com/2015/07/08/bengals-defense-sort-out/
Training camp is time for competition, preparation for the season, and finalizing rosters. The Cincinnati Bengals will have a lot to sort out before the season starts; decreasing turnovers on offense andstopping both the run and pass on defense will be paramount. It will be up to the defense though 2015-07-08 07:37:597/4: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Top 5 defenses on the 2015 schedulehttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=99514
There is no question that the Houston Texans have one of the best defenses in the league, thanks in large part to the presence of J.J Watt on the defensive line, who is arguably the best player in the NFL. The Texan&#039;s defense will likely carry this team at various points this year, but in order2015-07-04 11:38:097/3: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers Player Profile: Jake Ryanhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/07/03/green-bay-packers-player-profile-jake-ryan/
There is no question, that the glaring weakness for the Green Bay Packers defense for the past couple of seasons has been the inside linebacker position. It has been so bad the past couple of years that the Packers were forced to move one of the best outside linebackers in the NFL, Clay Matthews, to2015-07-03 14:38:367/1: Stripe Hype- AFC North: Post Mini-Camp Power Rankingshttp://stripehype.com/?p=67714
With mini-camps having concluded, there is a month left before training camp opens. The AFC North has had a tough couple months with key players moving on from teams and veteran leaders retiring. Young players will need to step up more than ever before. The AFC North was the toughest division in foo2015-07-01 06:37:296/24: Dairyland Express- Packers: Is Dom Capers' defense ready?http://dairylandexpress.com/?p=34412
Ever sincetheGreen BayPackers&#039;Super Bowl run in 2010, the Packershave had &#34;Super Bowl or bust&#34; aspirations tagged to them. Fans know that if you have Aaron Rodgers on your team, then anything is possible. There is no doubt that is true. Yet the narrative attached to the Super Bowl ...2015-06-24 07:40:346/9: Golden Gate Sports- Oakland Raiders: Recent General Manager Power Rankings Are Absurdhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=72172
If the Oakland Raiders had a nickel for every heaping helping of disrespect and garbage being thrown their way just this offseason &#8211; let&#039;s not even talk about the last decade plus &#8211; the organization would have literally ALL the money. Seriously. All the money. Like, there would be n2015-06-09 10:40:576/1: Stripe Hype- Bengals Roster: Defensive Depth Charthttp://stripehype.com/2015/06/01/bengals-roster-defensive-depth-chart/
Organized team activities are in full swing and this is the first opportunity forteams to get a look at how guys are doing since the end of the 2014 season. They also can get an idea of where injured players are in their respective rehabs and if they are projected to be ready for training camp. F...2015-06-01 10:37:505/31: Lombardi Ave- Clay Matthews: Will perfect his artistry for the Green Bay Packershttp://lombardiave.com/2015/05/31/clay-matthews-inside-linebacker-green-bay-packers-2015/
Clay Matthews, the Green Bay Packers linebacker who makes the second highest salary for the franchise, knew what we didn&#039;t know as we all anti**** the Packers drafting an inside linebacker in this year&#039;s draft. We all thought one of the top ILBs that fell to the Packers in the first ...2015-05-31 21:38:095/31: EndZone Score- The Green Bay Packers will win Super Bowl 50http://www.endzonescore.com/the-green-bay-packers-will-win-super-bowl-50/16600
Yes, it isn&#8217;t even June yet and we&#8217;re still over a month away from training camp, but I am telling you all right now that the Green Bay Packers will be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in February. Green and gold confetti will rain down on the field in Levi Stadium and Aaron Rodgers will dis2015-05-31 01:38:495/27: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers and OTAs: Who's not excited?http://lombardiave.com/2015/05/27/green-bay-packers-and-otas-whos-not-excited/
It looks as though even the weather will cooperate with the Green Bay Packers tomorrow when they open their first public Organized Team Activities tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. All spring practices are open to the public only if the weather cooperates and given that when the team is scheduled to hi...2015-05-27 22:38:265/25: Stripe Hype- Three Defensive Moves Bengals Must Make During Training Camphttp://stripehype.com/?p=66584
It&#039;s nearly June and the offseason activities have already begun. As the offseason rolls on the Cincinnati Bengalswill have some difficult decisions to make. The defensive side of the ball will need to make some moves to improve each unit for both the coming season and for the future. After acq2015-05-25 06:37:195/21: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Ty Montgomery brings 'special' skills to Titletownhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/05/21/green-bay-packers-ty-montgomery-special-teams/
As &#34;Citizen GM&#34; of the Green Bay Packers, I am takinga closer look at each of the teams&#039; 2015 draft picks, by round. They are being evaluated for their immediate and future contributions to the Packers and we are speculating about how the team will make best use of their indivi...2015-05-21 21:38:085/20: EndZone Score- Cincinnati Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict could start season on PUPhttp://www.endzonescore.com/cincinnati-bengals-lb-vontaze-burfict-could-start-season-on-pup/15387
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict will not be ready for training camp as early reports indicated and now it is being reported that Burfict could start the season on the PUP list. Kevin Patra of NFL.com has reported that the Cincinnati Bengals website is now saying that it will be close w2015-05-20 13:38:265/19: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: Jake Ryan perfect fit at inside linebackerhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/05/19/green-bay-packers-jake-ryan-perfect-fit-inside-linebacker/
Versatility andcoachability are things Dom Capers looks for in a player. Jake Ryan has both traits, which is why he is the perfect fit at inside linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. In hopes of a run to the Super Bowl, the Green Bay Packers needed to find someone who could play the inside li...2015-05-19 09:38:035/17: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers enough to win NFC?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/05/17/green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers-enough-win-nfc/
A quiet offseason for a great team is usually good, but is Aaron Rodgers enough for the Green Bay Packers to re-conquer a crowded NFC? The other top teams have been busy.Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in today&#039;s NFL TD Sports Debate. Two brothers from New York yell, scream and de...2015-05-17 10:42:475/16: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers not worried about Inside Linebackerhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/05/16/green-bay-packers-not-worried-about-inside-linebacker/
We are now a few weeks removed from the 2015 NFL Draft and it&#039;s time to take a close look at how the Green Bay Packers roster is shaping up for the upcoming season. The draft is always exciting because it brings in a new class of players to replenish each team&#039;s roster; however, the dra...2015-05-16 15:39:135/16: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers LB Joe Thomas should earn rolehttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/05/16/green-bay-packers-lb-joe-thomas-earn-role/
As the Green Bay Packers look to repair their inside linebacker position entering 2015, it is easy to become short-sighted. The quick roster turnaround that has taken place at the position sets eyes squarely on the new arrival of Michigan&#039;s Jake Ryan, but linebacker Joe Thomas, a holdover from 2015-05-16 10:37:545/10: Lombardi Ave- Jake Ryan faces high expectations at Inside Linebackerhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/05/10/jake-ryan-faces-high-expectations-inside-linebacker/
When the Green Bay Packers passed on inside linebacker in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft, many wondered what Ted Thompson and company had in store for the position. Going into the 2015 offseason, inside linebacker was arguably the Packers&#039; biggest need on their roster, especially af...2015-05-10 12:38:055/9: Lombardi Ave- Jake Ryan: Do the Green Bay Packers have a diamond in the rough?http://lombardiave.com/2015/05/09/jake-ryan-green-bay-packers-rookie-draft-pick/
Green Bay Packers coaches will conclude their two-daylook at rookies, undrafted free agents and tryout players today after the new guys made their first appearance in Titletown yesterday &#8230; and among those players was linebacker Jake Ryan. As the lone inside linebacker among the eight P...2015-05-09 10:38:115/7: Stripe Hype- Bengals Will Face Difficult Linebacker Decisionhttp://stripehype.com/2015/05/07/bengals-will-face-difficult-linebacker-decision/
The Bengals&#039; linebacker room is suddenly very full. Although the position suffered some difficult injures in 2014, Cincinnati has done well investing in quality linebackers over the past handful of years. Because of this, when the Bengals begin their training camp this year, Marvin Lewis and th2015-05-07 10:38:255/3: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers add defensive versatilityhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/05/03/green-bay-packers-add-defensive-versatility/
With the 2015 NFL draft officially in the books, it&#039;s time to reflect. The Green Bay Packers had many needs entering the draft, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. In the weeks leading up to the draft, the debate was what Green Bay&#039;s most pressing need was. Was it the void lef...2015-05-03 20:38:375/2: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers 2015 NFL Draft: Brett Hundley, Jake Ryan highlight final dayhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/05/02/green-bay-packers-2015-nfl-draft-brett-hundley-jake-ryan-highlight-final-day/
The Green Bay Packers finally landed an inside linebacker with their fourth round pick of the 2015 NFL Draft - selecting linebacker Jake Ryan out of the University of Michigan - highlighting the team&#039;s day three selections. They followed quickly on the heels of that pick by trading up to...2015-05-02 17:39:385/2: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers find true 'Packer person' in Jake Ryanhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/05/02/green-bay-packers-find-true-packer-person-jake-ryan/
The Green Bay Packers have finally selected an inside linebacker in the 2015 NFL Draft, finding Michigan standout Jake Ryan in round four. After missing the 2013 season with a torn ACL, Ryan moved from the outside to the inside in 2014 and dominated with a punishing, downhill tackling style. In this2015-05-02 14:41:065/2: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: Making the case for ILB Zach Vigilhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/05/02/green-bay-packers-making-case-ilb-zach-vigil/
The Green Bay Packers surprisingly enter round four of the 2015 NFL Draft without a new inside linebacker. Ted Thompson targeted Damarious Randall in round one before double-dipping at the position in round two, showing once again that the Green Bay Packers value the best player available over need.2015-05-02 10:37:414/29: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Where to go with pick 30http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/29/green-bay-packers-citizen-gm-go-pick-30/
On Thursday night, Green Bay Packers fans and the world will be watching as each of the 32 NFL teams will choose a player to become a 2015 first-round pick. The minutes, seconds will tick off the clock as each team will labor over their draft boards and try to pick the best available player to ho...2015-04-29 11:41:144/28: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers NFL Draft: Who will be available for Ted Thompson's picks?http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/28/green-bay-packers-nfl-draft-will-available-ted-thompsons-picks/
The NFL Draft is right around the cornerand the only thing we definitively know about whom GM Ted Thompson and the Green Bay Packers pick at #30 is that we will not know for sure until after the pick is turned in. Thompson holds his cards very close to the vest. We do know that cornerback, D-Line...2015-04-28 10:39:224/28: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: Ted Thompson and Linebackershttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/04/28/green-bay-packers-ted-thompson-linebackers/
With the 2015 NFL Draft mere days away, Green Bay Packers chatter is building around their foremost position of need: inside linebacker. The departure of Brad Jones and A.J. Hawk has left a hole alongside Sam Barrington in the 3-4 scheme run by Dom Capers, and with Carl Bradford the only rostered pl2015-04-28 06:38:044/28: Stripe Hype- 2015 NFL Draft: AFC North Preview, Cincinnati Bengalshttp://stripehype.com/2015/04/28/2015-nfl-draft-afc-north-preview-cincinnati-bengals/
The 2015 AFC North draftpreview continues its journey to Cincinnati to preview one of the more polarizing teams in the NFL. The Bengals seem to be the bridesmaid of the NFL, sometimes the maid of honor, but never the bride. With a challenging schedule, 4 picks in the top 100,and question marks at se2015-04-28 06:37:474/27: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Ranking Ted Thompson's Draft Picks - #14http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/27/ted-thompsons-top-30-draft-picks-14-ray-rivards-choice/
This is the fifteenthin a series being undertaken byLombardiave editor Ray Rivardandstaff writer Freddie Bostondetailing their top 30Ted Thompsondraft picks. From now to the 2015 NFL Draft being held April 30-May 2 in Chicago we will take a look at the best Thompson picks. Green Bay PackersGMTed Th.2015-04-27 16:38:134/27: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Ranking Ted Thompson's Draft Picks - #14http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/27/ted-thompsons-top-30-draft-picks-14/
This is the 17thin a series being undertaken by Lombardiave editor Ray Rivardandstaff writer Freddie Bostondetailing their top 30 Ted Thompson draft picks. From now to the 2015 NFL Draft being held April 30-May 2 in Chicago we will take a look at the best Thompson picks. For 10years, Ted Thom...2015-04-27 16:38:134/26: Lombardi Ave- Ranking Ted Thompson's Drafts: #6http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/26/ranking-ted-thompsons-drafts-6/
Ted Thompson&#039;s sixth best draft: 2006 Picks (Round Drafted) A.J. Hawk (1) Greg Jennings(2) Daryn Colledge(2) Abdul Hodge(3) Jason Spitz(3) Cory Rodgers(4) Will Blackmon(4) Tony Moll(5) Ingle Martin(5) Tyrone Culver(6) Johnny Jolly(6) Dave Tollefson (7) The further up the list we g...2015-04-26 19:38:104/26: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers 2015 NFL Draft: The suspense buildshttp://lombardiave.com/2015/04/26/green-bay-packers-2015-nfl-draft-suspense-builds/
For the Green Bay Packers and their legion of fans, it&#039;s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. You know the feeling and no, it is not because we had snow again this week. Can&#039;t you feel it? That feeling of anti**** of surprises and sugar plums dancing in your head? W...2015-04-26 14:38:264/24: EndZone Score- Previewing the Cincinnati Bengals&#8217; 2015 drafthttp://www.endzonescore.com/previewing-the-cincinnati-bengals-2015-draft/12566
The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off, yet another, one-and-done postseason appearance. Their head coach Marvin Lewis just got, yet another, one-year contract extension. And their fans are, yet again, waiting for the team to finally get over the hump and actually make some noise in the playoffs. But2015-04-24 22:38:304/24: Lombardi Ave- Titletown Morning Report: What if Green Bay Packers passed on Aaron Rodgers?http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/24/titletown-morning-report-green-bay-packers-passed-aaron-rodgers/
Good morning,Green Bay Packersfans. As you wake and enjoy your coffee, sit down and enjoy discoveringeverything that&#8217;s going on in the world of the Green Bay Packers. Welcome to theTitletown Morning Report. It&#039;s easy to forget sometimes how lucky we are to get to watch Aaron ...2015-04-24 11:38:114/22: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: 5 Most Important Games in 2015http://nflspinzone.com/2015/04/22/green-bay-packers-5-important-games-2015/
The 2015 NFL schedule has been released, and that includes the schedule for the reigning NFC North champion Green Bay Packers. This has been a mild offseason for the Packers, with them losing some veteran players, re-signing other players, but eventually they will replace those lost players either v2015-04-22 10:37:594/22: Stripe Hype- Can Rey Maualuga Justify His Bloated Cap Hit in 2015?http://stripehype.com/2015/04/22/can-rey-maualuga-justify-his-bloated-cap-hit-in-2015/
This offseason,the Cincinnati Bengals decided to once again extend their relationship with linebacker Rey Maualuga. They signed the seven-year veteran to a three-year, $15 million deal. As one of the more polarizing players on the team, fans generally have a mixed reaction to any move involving Maua2015-04-22 08:37:284/21: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: Making the case for Eric Kendrickshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/04/21/green-bay-packers-making-case-eric-kendricks/
The Green Bay Packers hold the 30th selection in the upcoming 2015 NFL Draft, and for the second straight offseason, they could attack a glaring defensive need with their first pick. After hitting with rookie safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in 2014, look for the Green Bay Packers to be aggressive in their 2015-04-21 10:37:494/21: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers looking ahead as offseason conditioning beginshttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/04/21/green-bay-packers-looking-ahead-as-offseason-conditioning-begins/
The Green Bay Packers realize what they had &#8230; and lost. A 19-7 lead at CenturyLink Field and less than six minutes from a Super Bowl berth slipped away from the Packers in a 28-22 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship. The frustration was palpable in the days...2015-04-21 01:41:294/20: Stripe Hype- Paul Dawson Could Start for the Bengalshttp://stripehype.com/2015/04/20/paul-dawson-could-start-for-the-bengals/
He&#039;s a player that has slowly risen up draft boards as pundits have gotten over the concern he presents. I&#039;ve even gone back and forth regarding whether or not investing in a linebacker high in the draft is the right move. But TCU&#039;s Paul Dawson is not only the right selectionfor the B2015-04-20 10:40:354/18: Lombardi Ave- Ted Thompson top 30 draft picks &#x2013; #21http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/18/ted-thompson-top-30-draft-picks-21/
This is the tenth in a series being undertaken by Lombardiave editor Ray Rivardandstaff writer Freddie Bostondetailing their top 30 Ted Thompson draft picks. From now to the 2015 NFL Draft being held April 30-May 2 in Chicago we will take a look at the best Thompson picks. For 10years, Ted Th...2015-04-18 08:38:144/18: Lombardi Ave- Ted Thompson's top draft picks - #21http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/18/ted-thompsons-top-draft-picks-21/
This is the tenthin a series being undertaken byLombardiave editor Ray Rivardandstaff writer Freddie Bostondetailing their top 30Ted Thompsondraft picks. From now to the 2015 NFL Draft being held April 30-May 2 in Chicago we will take a look at the best Thompson picks. Green Bay PackersGMTed Thomps.2015-04-18 08:38:144/17: Riggo&#039;s Rag- 2015 NFL Draft: Grades For Recent Number 5 Pickshttp://riggosrag.com/2015/04/17/2015-nfl-draft-grades-for-recent-number-5-picks/
The Washington Redskins have the number five pick in the 2015 NFL Draft and one would think that they should be able to find a potential star picking that high in the draft. However, while some have developed into star players, in other cases it hasn&#039;tworked out that way. For a top five draf...2015-04-17 23:38:394/17: Stripe Hype- Will Bengals DC Paul Guenther's Second Chance Be His Last?http://stripehype.com/2015/04/17/will-bengals-dc-paul-guenthers-second-chance-be-his-last/
I am probably more critical of Paul Guenther and last year&#039;s defense than anyone out there. The Bengals went from a top five defense to the 22nd overall defense andall they lost was a defensive end in free agency, who just happens to be back this season. So, should this be the year that makes-o2015-04-17 13:37:454/15: Stripe Hype- Bengals Must Draft Pass Rushing Linebacker to Improve Defensehttp://stripehype.com/2015/04/15/bengals-must-draft-pass-rushing-linebacker-to-improve-defense/
Although I despise my own sentiment, I believe the Bengals will forego drafting a defensive lineman in the early rounds of the upcoming draft. If it were up to me, I would love to see the Bengals upgrade the nose tackle position by moving on from veteran defensive tackle Domata Peko and using his sp2015-04-15 11:38:524/15: Lombardi Ave- Sam Barrington: The Green Bay Packers defense is hishttp://lombardiave.com/2015/04/15/sam-barrington-prepared-shoulder-green-bay-packers-defense-2015/
The Green Bay Packers are coming off of a very productive year. In fact, it would be fair to say that 2014 was a year to write home about - though renditions the likes of the NFC Championship collapse would still be hard to read. None of the Packers&#039; inside linebacke...2015-04-15 07:38:224/14: Stripe Hype- Bengals Q&amp;A: Ask Stripe Hypehttp://stripehype.com/2015/04/14/bengals-qa-ask-stripe-hype/
I took to Twitter and Facebook asking you all to give me questions I could answer about the Bengals or at least give you my opinion on. Josh and Andre answered our request with great questions and we want to thank them for asking. Josh: With Jeremy Hill&#039;s performance last season it will be t...2015-04-14 15:38:184/12: Lombardi Ave- Ted Thompson's top draft picks - #25http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/12/ted-thompsons-top-draft-picks-25/
This is the sixthin a series being undertaken byLombardiave editor Ray Rivardandstaff writer Freddie Bostondetailing their top 30Ted Thompsondraft picks. From now to the 2015 NFL Draft being held April 30-May 2 in Chicago we will take a look at the best Thompson picks. Green Bay PackersGMTed Thomps.2015-04-12 18:39:434/12: Lombardi Ave- Ted Thompson's Top 30 picks &#x2013; Freddie Boston&#x2019;s ranking &#x2013; #25http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/12/ted-thompsons-top-30-picks-freddie-bostons-ranking-25/
This is the sixthin a series being undertaken by Lombardiave editor Ray Rivardandstaff writer Freddie Bostondetailing their top 30 Ted Thompson draft picks. From now to the 2015 NFL Draft being held April 30-May 2 in Chicago we will take a look at the best Thompson picks. For 10years, Ted Tho...2015-04-12 18:39:434/12: NFL Spin Zone- Cincinnati Bengals: 5 Best Offseason Moveshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/04/12/cincinnati-bengals-5-best-offseason-moves/
We are now not only less than three weeks away from the 2015 NFL draft but in the process of wrapping up the 2014 playoff teams when it comes to our latest NFL series. That&#8217;s why we have shifted away from inquiries (5 Questions Worth Asking) to definitive answers for each of the 32 NFL team...2015-04-12 16:45:484/10: Stripe Hype- Bengals Selecting Another First Round CB Makes Sensehttp://stripehype.com/2015/04/10/bengals-selecting-another-first-round-cb-makes-sense/
Thus far, this offseason has been a highly successful one for the Cincinnati Bengals. Having found solutions to many of their 2015 &#34;needs,&#34; the Bengals will look to capitalize on the year&#039;s draft class. With nine selections this year, Cincinnati is in great position to fill out their ..2015-04-10 09:43:474/8: Stripe Hype- Bengals Who Could Be Training Camp Casualtieshttp://stripehype.com/2015/04/08/bengals-who-could-be-training-camp-casualties/
The Bengals are a loyal team. It&#039;s an approach that islaudable and one that is tough to disagree with considering how the Bengals&#039; appeal has changed over the years. As pointed out by Geoff Hobson last month, free agents are beginning to see Cincinnati as a desirable destination in part be2015-04-08 13:38:254/4: Stripe Hype- 2015 NFL Draft: Bengals Must Consider Selecting Linebacker Earlyhttp://stripehype.com/2015/04/04/2015-nfl-draft-bengals-must-consider-selecting-linebacker-early/
Much to the chagrin of many fans, I have to admit I generally agree with the Bengals&#039; approach towards acclimating rookies to the NFL. Essentially &#34;redshirting&#34; them for the year is something I find to be prudent for both the player and the team. It allows the player to better prepare..2015-04-04 15:37:524/4: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers Draft: ILB, CB or DL?http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/04/green-bay-packers-draft-ilb-cb-or-dl/
With the draft less than a month away, we will be speculating about the direction the Green Bay Packers will go right up until the franchise is on the clock late on the night of April 30. With the team&#039;s makeup changing over the course of the past month, we continue to wonder just where ...2015-04-04 14:40:104/2: Lombardi Ave- Clay Matthews: Staying at ILB would solve much for the Green Bay Packershttp://lombardiave.com/2015/04/02/clay-matthews-staying-at-ilb-would-solve-much-for-the-green-bay-packers/
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews might play a bigger role in solving the team&#039;s inside linebacking woes, especially in light of the fact that the Packers released two ILBs this offseason and let another - Jamari Lattimore - walk in free agency. The dearth of players at that positio...2015-04-02 12:38:184/2: Lombardi Ave- Mock draft roundup: Green Bay Packers get defensive with first pickhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/04/02/mock-draft-roundup-green-bay-packers-get-defensive-with-first-pick/
2015 NFL Mock Draft roundup: Who do the mockers say the Green Bay Packers will pick? The 2015 NFL Draft is less than one month away, and as mock draft after mock draft are released, one key point is looking more certain: the Green Bay Packers are looking to get defensive with their first overall ...2015-04-02 08:38:194/1: Stripe Hype- Rob Housler Isn't What the Bengals Needhttp://stripehype.com/2015/04/01/rob-housler-isnt-what-the-bengals-need/
Free agency has slowed at this point to a crawl, yet surprisingly the Bengals are still somewhat active. The team has addressed needs at defensive end and tackle by adding Michael Johnson and Pat Sims respectively. They addressed a need at linebacker by signing A.J. Hawk. Now, the team is planning t2015-04-01 19:37:524/1: Lombardi Ave- The Green Bay Packers: Homing in on final unsigned free agents?http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/01/the-green-bay-packers-homing-in-on-final-unsigned-free-agents/
With the unsigned Jarrett Bush, Matt Flynn, John Kuhn and Jamari Lattimore, the Green Bay Packers have four free agents who still have plenty of skill to play at the professional level, it just may not be in Green Bay in 2015. Head coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Ted Thompson have sai...2015-04-01 08:38:183/31: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: B.J.Raji and Letroy Guion returnhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/31/green-bay-packers-b-j-raji-letroy-guion-return/
The Green Bay Packers have brought back two big bodies to fill their nose tackle position, re-signing B.J. Raji and Letroy Guion to one-year contracts on Monday. The moves subsequently fill a glaring need along the Green Bay Packers defensive line while giving general manager Ted Thompson and the fr2015-03-31 09:38:023/30: Stripe Hype- Bengals Must Prepare For Vontaze Burfict's Potential Absencehttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/30/bengals-must-prepare-for-vontaze-burficts-potential-absence/
VontazeBurficthas giventhe Bengalsreason to be concerned with his future after suffering several concussions and a knee injury, which required microfracture surgery after the season. Although his surgeon hasexpressed heexpects him to return for 2015, if he has any setbacks, he maynot be ready bytrai2015-03-30 22:38:193/30: NFL Spin Zone- Cincinnati Bengals: Offense Or Defense In First Round?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/30/cincinnati-bengals-offense-defense-first-round/
It&#039;s an age-old question which fields different results. For the Cincinnati Bengals, do they go offense or defense in the first round of the NFL Draft? Aside from the very few who made their bones on special teams - such as Baltimore Ravens&#039; John Harbaugh - each NFL head coach has c...2015-03-30 07:40:413/29: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: 5 Best Offseason Moveshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/29/green-bay-packers-5-best-offseason-moves/
For most of the month of February, we were busy coming up with &#8220;5 Questions Worth Asking&#8221; for all 32 teams. The series took the opportunity to preview the offseason for each franchise and there was a method to the madness. Using the first-round order of the upcoming NFL draft, we began b2015-03-29 15:38:063/28: Stripe Hype- 2015 NFL Draft: Bengals Three-Round Mockhttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/28/2015-nfl-draft-bengals-three-round-mock/
This offseason the Cincinnati Bengals have employed an&#8220;all-in&#8221; mentality. Bengals owner Mike Brown, in regards to extending head coach Marvin Lewis, has even gone as far to say this. &#8220;We are thinking about this year, we have some thoughts about 2016. Beyond that we will worry abou.2015-03-28 14:37:513/28: Stripe Hype- 2015 NFL Draft: Bengals' Focus Could Be Offensehttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/28/2015-nfl-draft-bengals-focus-could-be-offense/
Free Agency has basically come and gone at this point, and especially for the Bengals. Fans should be delighted at what the team has done over the offseason, though some willcontinue to be frustrated with the Bengals&#039; penchant for focusing on their own. But regardless of how you feel on that to2015-03-28 09:37:493/25: Dairyland Express- Ted Thompson wants to keep the Green Bay Packers roster younghttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/03/25/ted-thompson-wants-to-keep-the-roster-young/
Reported by Vic Ketchman of packers.com, general manager Ted Thompson wants to continue to keep the Packers&#039; roster very young and full of talent.&#8220;Age does have an effect on players. There&#8217;s a shelf life. When do we make that change? When do we do that turnover? There has to be a co2015-03-25 18:41:293/24: NFL Spin Zone- Cincinnati Bengals Seven-Round 2015 NFL Mock Drafthttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/24/cincinnati-bengals-seven-round-2015-nfl-mock-draft/
Which player should the Cincinnati Bengals target with each of their 2015 NFL Draft picks? The Cincinnati Bengals ended up with a 10-5-1 record during the 2014 season, but came up short to the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the playoffs. There is no question that they have the type of t...2015-03-24 14:40:123/24: Stripe Hype- Bengals Two Compensatory Picks Ensure "BPA" in First Roundhttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/24/bengals-two-compensatory-picks-ensure-bpa-in-first-round/
As of yesterday NFL owners decided on compensatory selections for the 2015 draft. As predicted, the Bengals scored two selections due to the losses of Michael Johnson and Anthony Collinsin 2014: fans can have fun with the irony behind reacquiringJohnson while also scoring a third round selection bec2015-03-24 12:37:533/24: With the First Pick- NFL Draft 2015: Cincinnati Bengals Team Needshttp://withthefirstpick.com/2015/03/24/nfl-draft-2015-cincinnati-bengals-team-needs/
In a tightly contested division like the AFC North, a solid draft class can have a huge impact. With the Cincinnati Bengals hoping for just that, I got together with Stripe Hype&#039;s David Petrocelli for his take on what the Bengals need to do and his hopes for the 2015 NFL Draft. Below are my ...2015-03-24 11:37:573/22: Stripe Hype- Bengals Depth Chart: Defensive Previewhttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/22/bengals-depth-chart-defensive-preview/
The Bengals added two defensive playersduring free agency. The additions of linebacker A.J. Hawk and defensive end Michael Johnson will provide theveteran support the team lacked last season. Hawk slots in as a potential starter/backup who can play every linebacker position whileJohnson will startat2015-03-22 18:37:413/22: Lombardi Ave- Packers Draft: Top 5 Inside Linebacker Targetshttp://lombardiave.com/2015/03/22/packers-draft-top-5-inside-linebacker-targets-2/
With the NFL Draft only a little over a month, the Green Bay Packers&#039; draft board is taking shape. The recent re-signings ofRandall CobbandBryan Bulagahave s**** up the wide receiver and right tackle positions, and now Green Bay can focus their efforts at other positions on the team. Exp...2015-03-22 10:38:383/20: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Still plenty of FA moves to make - or nothttp://lombardiave.com/2015/03/20/green-bay-packers-still-plenty-of-fa-moves-to-make-or-not/
The Green Bay Packers news cycle of late appears to be slow, but we all know that when it&#039;s quiet, it means that there is plenty brewing under the surface as we hurtle through the free agency period and toward the NFL Draft. And with so many of the Packers&#039; free agents still out on ...2015-03-20 11:39:193/20: NFL Spin Zone- Cincinnati Bengals: Devon Still and Leah have a wonderful weekhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/20/cincinnati-bengals-devon-still-leah-wonderful-week/
One of the greatest stories in the 2014 season was the Devon Stilland Leah Still story of the Cincinnati Bengals. In the 2012, the Bengals drafted Still in the second-round of the NFL Draft from Penn State with the 53rd overall pick. Still hasn&#8217;t reached the potential of a second-round pick...2015-03-20 10:38:183/19: Dairyland Express- Report: Free-agent LB Jamari Lattimore visiting New York Jetshttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/03/19/report-free-agent-lb-jamari-lattimore-visiting-new-york-jets/
Green Bay Packers free agent Jamari Lattimore is visiting with the New York Jets, according to the Jets&#8217; official website. Lattimore, a linebacker, is an unrestricted free agent after playing in 11 games&#8212;five of them starts&#8212;for the Packers in 2014. He had 39 tackles, one pass de...2015-03-19 02:39:563/18: Lombardi Ave- Jamari Lattimore on the market: Green Bay Packers ILB position options shrinkhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/03/18/jamari-lattimore-on-the-market-green-bay-packers-ilb-position-options-shrink/
With Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Jamari Lattimore testing the free agent market today in New York with a visit to the Jets, it&#039;s pretty clear the Packers and GM Ted Thompson have plans to start over and rebuild the position. Seen as the team&#039;s biggest offseason need, the Packers...2015-03-18 18:38:583/17: NFL Spin Zone- Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Johnson improves pass rushhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/17/cincinnati-bengals-michael-johnson-improves-pass-rush/
The Cincinnati Bengals entered the offseason needing to improve their defense, and so far they have done a fairly good job to reach that goal. Adding a linebacker like A.J. Hawk has provided depth to a linebacker corps that has had some injury issues in the past few years. Hawk may not be an elit...2015-03-17 08:37:573/16: Stripe Hype- Bengals Free Agency: Grading Week Onehttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/16/bengals-free-agency-grading-week-one/
The Cincinnati Bengals have been busy in 2015 and it is only Week One of free agency. The signing of A.J. Hawk and return ofMichael Johnsonhave been praised by many fans as a breath of fresh air. The Bengals even managed to retainClint Boling after almost all hope was lost. They cut andleta few medi2015-03-16 12:38:353/15: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Three second wave free agent targetshttp://lombardiave.com/2015/03/15/green-bay-packers-three-second-wave-free-agent-targets/
With the initial chaos of free agency over, Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson can get to work finding bargains. Thisis the time of year to address needs, but Thompson doesn&#039;t tend to do so in the opening week of free agency. Amid the chaos, it&#039;s unlikelyyou will sign a ...2015-03-15 17:38:433/15: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Winning the NFC North once again - this time with free agencyhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/03/15/green-bay-packers-winning-the-nfc-north-once-again-this-time-with-free-agency/
With the first wave of theNFL&#039;s annual meat market known as free agency frenzyhaving come to an end, we take a look specifically here athow theGreen Bay Packersand those other three teams of theNFC North- the Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears - have fared so far and how these r2015-03-15 11:39:563/14: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers dark horse: Carl Bradfordhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/14/green-bay-packers-dark-horse-carl-bradford/
The Green Bay Packers have kicked off free agency with some well-executed internal business, re-signing wide receiver Randall Cobb and right tackle Bryan Bulaga. Their focus will now shift to the defensive side of the ball, where the positions of cornerback, nose tackle and inside linebacker will ne2015-03-14 11:38:323/13: Lombardi Ave- Free Agency: Should the Green Bay Packers move on Brandon Spikes?http://lombardiave.com/2015/03/13/free-agency-green-bay-packers-move-brandon-spikes/
The Green Bay Packers need to add an inside linebacker or two this offseason. In the second wave of free agency, would Brandon Spikes be a good option? According to ESPN Stats, Spikes finished 2014 with 54 combined tackles, a sack and seven stuffs. He was drafted by the Patriots in the ...2015-03-13 15:40:523/13: NFL Spin Zone- Cincinnati Bengals: Will a reunion with Michael Johnson happen?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/13/cincinnati-bengals-will-reunion-michael-johnson-happen/
With NFL free agency underway, there has been a flurry of player movement so far, but the Cincinnati Bengals have been one of the more quiet teams in the NFL so far. The Bengals are looking to improve their defense that took a big step backwards last season due to injuries, and losing their defen...2015-03-13 10:37:323/12: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: 5 Questions Worth Askinghttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/12/green-bay-packers-5-questions-worth-asking/
Free agency has finally gotten underway in 2015 and it&#8217;s safe to say that the first two days of signings, trades and cuts had NFL fans and observers frenzied. So after catching our breath it&#8217;s back to our preview series dubbed &#8220;5 Questions Worth Asking.&#8221; It&#8217;s an exer...2015-03-12 09:41:173/11: Stripe Hype- Are "The Breaks On" Nick Fairley's Acquistion?http://stripehype.com/2015/03/11/are-the-breaks-on-nick-fairleys-acquistion/
In an article recently written by Bengals.com editor Geoff Hobson, he implies the team may be slowing it&#039;s pursuit of free agent defensive tackle Nick Fairleydue to Michael Johnson&#039;s release. &#34;The Bengals hosted Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley Wednesday, but it looks like the bra..2015-03-11 18:38:103/11: Stripe Hype- Bengals Finalizing Deal To Keep Clint Boling In Cincinnatihttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/10/bengals-finalizing-deal-keep-clint-boling-cincinnati/
Clint Boling was priority number onefor this Bengals organization heading into free agency and nowthey have all but signed on the dotted line according to Around The NFL&#039;s Twitter page, whichsites NFL Media&#039;s Aditi Kinkhabwala report. Bengals bringing back OG Clint Boling, one of our Top .2015-03-11 09:38:123/11: Dairyland Express- Former Green Bay Packers LB A.J. Hawk signs with Bengalshttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/03/11/former-green-bay-packers-lb-j-hawk-signs-bengals/
After being released by the Green Bay Packers last month, linebacker A.J. Hawk is returning home, reportedly signing a two-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, citing Hawk&#8217;s agent, Mike McCartney, the Packers&#8217; all-time leader in tackles will...2015-03-11 05:39:313/10: EndZone Score- Clint Boling Returning To Bengalshttp://www.endzonescore.com/2015/03/10/clint-boling-returning-to-bengals/
The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly reached a deal to retain guard Clint Boling, one of the top offensive linemen remaining on the free agent market. #Bengals guard Clint Boling is staying put. Team source says he has agreed to terms w/ Cincy, should sign tomorrow. &#8212; Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKi2015-03-10 23:41:593/10: EndZone Score- AJ Hawk Is Going Home, Agrees To Deal With Bengalshttp://www.endzonescore.com/2015/03/10/aj-hawk-is-going-home-agrees-to-deal-with-bengals/
According to agent Mike McCartney, A.J. Hawk has agreed to a two-year deal with his favorite childhood team today, the Cincinnati Bengals. Excited for @OfficialAJHawk agreeing to terms with his hometown team, the @Bengals on a 2 year deal &#8212; Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 10, 2015 The K2015-03-10 18:39:393/10: Stripe Hype- A.J. Hawk Returns Home As A Cincinnati Bengalhttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/10/j-hawk-returns-home-cincinnati-bengal/
Alittle over an hour and a half after the start of free agency, the Bengals made their first move by signing formerGreen Bay Packer and Ohio State Buckeye, A.J. Hawk. Hawkwas drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2006 and has been playing side by side with Clay Matthews untilhe wentdown with an inj...2015-03-10 18:38:173/10: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers retain core with Bryan Bulagahttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/10/green-bay-packers-retain-core-bryan-bulaga/
The Green Bay Packers appear to be keeping another one of their own. According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Bulaga is closing in on a deal with the Green Bay Packers that would keep the entire core of their 2014 offense together. Despite losing Davon House on a rich deal to the 2015-03-10 16:38:373/10: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers free agent target: Curtis Loftonhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/10/green-bay-packers-free-agent-target-curtis-lofton/
The Green Bay Packers have gained some clarity on their salary cap situation following the signing of Randall Cobb, but a handful of internal pieces must still fall into place before they begin to look outside of their organization for help.Bryan Bulaga seems poised to strike it rich in free agency,2015-03-10 12:38:543/10: The Viking Age- Vikings Have Inquired About LB Andrew Gachkarhttp://thevikingage.com/2015/03/10/vikings-inquired-lb-andrew-gachkar/
Who the hell is Andrew Gachkar? Andrew Gachkar is a 26-year-old linebacker who has spent his entire career in San Diego after being drafted in the fourth round four years ago out of Missouri. In his four-year NFL career, the 6-3, 240-pound Gachkar has appeared in 63 of a possible 64 regula...2015-03-10 09:40:383/9: NFL Spin Zone- Should the Cincinnati Bengals sign linebacker A.J. Hawk?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/09/cincinnati-bengals-sign-linebacker-j-hawk/
The Cincinnati Bengals will be entering the 2015 with the same goal that they have had for the last few years, and that is to finally win a playoff game. A main reason for the Bengals&#8217; success in those years has been because of their very good defense. Despite making the playoffs in 2014, t...2015-03-09 15:38:553/9: Riverfront Ball- A.J. Hawk Visiting Cincinnati Bengals Todayhttp://riverfrontball.com/2015/03/09/j-hawk-visiting-cincinnati-bengals-today/
Even though theCincinnati Bengalsre-signed Rey Maualuga over the weekend, that does not mean that they are out of the market for inside linebackers. With Maualuga missing four games last season and Vontaze Burfict playing in only five, the Bengals were caught flat-footed in their ability to fill tho2015-03-09 12:37:323/8: KC Kingdom- Kansas City Chiefs: Ten Free Agents To Avoidhttp://kckingdom.com/2015/03/08/kansas-city-chiefs-ten-free-agents-avoid/
The Kansas City Chiefs have already had a busy off-season, and things don&#039;t look to be slowing down any time soon.With just over three days left until free agency is upon us, many fans like love to point out which skilled veteran player their respective team could use. Personally, I have alw...2015-03-08 07:37:353/7: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers draft target: ILB Stephone Anthonyhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/07/green-bay-packers-draft-target-ilb-stephone-anthony/
The Green Bay Packers will leave no stone unturned in their search for a starting inside linebacker, and Clemson&#039;s Stephone Anthony is emerging as a leading candidate. With A.J. Hawk and Brad Jones recently released to create over $7 million in cap space, the Green Bay Packers will be looking t2015-03-07 10:38:513/7: Stripe Hype- Bengals Can Begin to Negotiate with Free Agents Todayhttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/07/bengals-can-begin-negotiate-free-agents-today/
The frenzy is about to begin, though in reality I&#039;m sure it started at midnight. Today marks the first day where teams are permitted to negotiatewith players who&#039;ll become free agents when their contracts expire Tuesday, March 10th. The free agency period is a vital one for many teams. ...2015-03-07 08:38:093/6: The Packer Perspective- The Story So Farhttp://packerperspective.com/2015/03/06/the-story-so-far/
By Jon Meerdink In the month since the Super Bowl, things have largely been quiet in Green Bay. Sure, there was that whole &#8220;we should totally have that Brett FavreÂ ceremonyÂ at Lambeau Field&#8221; thing, but that wasn&#8217;t a story at all outside Wisconsin and was barely a story outside th2015-03-06 20:36:333/6: BuffaLowDown- David Harris Re-Signed With New York Jetshttp://buffalowdown.com/2015/03/06/david-harris-re-signed-new-york-jets/
In a move earlier today, the New York Jets re-signed LB David Harris to a 3 year 21.5 million dollar deal. Harris was able to get the first 2 years guaranteed, so 15 million is a good payday for him. For the New York Jets, this was a steep price for a veteran linebacker. PFT has learned, via a leag.2015-03-06 15:37:163/5: Da Windy City- Lance Briggs Won't Return To Chicago Bearshttp://dawindycity.com/2015/03/05/lance-briggs-wont-return-chicago-bears/
Veteran linebacker Lance Briggs won&#039;t be returning to the Chicago Bears in 2015. Briggs becomes an unrestricted free agent on Saturday and will be able to sign with a new team come next Tuesday. Lance Briggs will not be returning to the Chicago Bears. Jen Lada of CSN Chicago reported ...2015-03-05 23:37:073/5: Lombardi Ave- A.J. Hawk back in the picture? Don't count on ithttp://lombardiave.com/2015/03/05/j-hawk-back-picture-dont-count/
Over the course of the past two weeks the Green Bay Packers have cut ties with inside linebackers Brad Jones and A.J. Hawk. Since the Packers released those two players, Jones has since signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, but there&#039;s been no word on any team that might show an interest ...2015-03-05 17:38:363/5: GMEN HQ- New York Giants Need To Make A Play At Safetyhttp://gmenhq.com/2015/03/05/new-york-giants-need-make-play-safety/
As each day goes by, this year&#039;s NFL Free Agent class seems to be expanding with big names likeNdamukong Suh, Randall Cobb, A.J. Hawk, DeMarco Murray and the top names keep on coming. The NFL&#039;s cap space is making it harder for teams to keep the big names on the roster. For the New York Gi2015-03-05 10:39:113/5: NFL Spin Zone- B.J. Raji reunion makes sense for Green Bay Packershttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/05/b-j-raji-reunion-makes-sense-green-bay-packers/
The Green Bay Packers face a difficult decision with the once-dominant nose tackle B.J. Raji, who is set to become a free agent after spending the 2014 season on injured reserve with a torn biceps tendon.According to Bill Huber of Packer Report, Raji and the Packers are likely to renew their relatio2015-03-05 09:40:073/4: Stripe Hype- Bengals Don't Need Flash, They Need Substancehttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/04/bengals-dont-need-flash-need-substance/
Free Agency is set to start on March 10th, with discussions allowed to start as early as Saturday. Last week, NFL.com&#039;s Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesselingpresented their Top 101 free agents. The Bengals cannot &#34;stand pat&#34; and will have make some free agent moves sooner or later. Howe..2015-03-04 14:38:053/4: GMEN HQ- New York Giants: Will Jon Beason Be Back In 2015?http://gmenhq.com/2015/03/04/new-york-giants-will-jon-beason-back-2015/
According to reports by Featured Columnist Tim Daniels of the Bleacher Report as well as Jordan Raanan of NJ.com, the New York Giants are reportedly in contract talks with linebacker Jon Beason. Reason being, on March 15 he is due a $1 million dollar roster bonus which is about $7.37 million against2015-03-04 13:39:213/3: Lombardi Ave- Prospect Film Study: ILB Stephone Anthony a fit in Green Bay?http://lombardiave.com/2015/03/03/stephone-anthony-fit-green-bay-packers/
Going into the NFL Draft, it&#039;s clear addressing the inside linebacker position will be one of theGreen Bay Packers&#039;top priorities. With the recent release oflast year&#039;s starters, Brad Jones and A.J. Hawk, the Packers front office has clearly hit the reset button at the position...2015-03-03 08:39:293/3: Lombardi Ave- Prospect Film Study: ILB Stephone Anthony a fit in Green Bay?http://lombardiave.com/?p=62867
Going into the NFL Draft, it&#039;s clear addressing the inside linebacker position will be one of theGreen Bay Packers&#039;top priorities. With the recent release oflast year&#039;s starters, Brad Jones and A.J. Hawk, the Packers front office has clearly hit the reset button at the position. ...2015-03-03 07:39:103/3: KC Kingdom- AJ Hawk Could Be On The KC Chiefs Radarhttp://kckingdom.com/2015/03/03/aj-hawk-kc-chiefs-radar/
Nearly everyone agrees that the KC Chiefs three biggest weaknesses are their wide receivers, their offensive line, and their rush defense. That is where A.J. Hawk comes in to play. Hawk is a nine year veteran in the NFL, and has played all nine of those years with the Green Bay Packers. He has start2015-03-03 07:37:323/3: Dairyland Express- Grading every general manager in Wisconsinhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/03/03/grading-every-general-manager-wisconsin/
General managers often receive a lot of criticism for their decisions regarding an organization. Some fans think that their general manager is too conservative in free agency, others think that their general manager is too liberal with the team&#039;s money. Some would prefer to focus on drafting...2015-03-03 06:42:073/2: Lombardi Ave- NFL three-round mock draft: Who will be Green Bay Packers first pick?http://lombardiave.com/2015/03/02/nfl-three-round-mock-draft-will-green-bay-packers-first-pick/
As we head toward the NFL Draft and the picks of the B.J. Raji be re-signed or walk in free agency?&#34; href=&#34;http://lombardiave.com/2015/03/02/green-bay-packers-devils-advocate-b-j-raji/&#34;&#62;Green Bay Packers, we have officially arrived in March, the month of free agency. The cha...2015-03-02 19:38:113/2: NFL Spin Zone- New Orleans Saints: 5 potential free agency targetshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/02/new-orleans-saints-5-potential-free-agency-targets/
Which five free agents are ideal fits for the New Orleans Saints this coming offseason? The New Orleans Saints are coming off of a very disappointing 2014-15 season that ended in a 7-9 record. It was a rough season all the way around, and there are major question marks surrounding the team lookin...2015-03-02 10:38:493/2: Stripe Hype- The Clock is Ticking on the Bengals' Free Agency Asperationshttp://stripehype.com/2015/03/02/clock-ticking-bengals-free-agency-asperations/
Tick tock, March 10th is staring back at the Cincinnati Bengals like a hung over, unshaven face in a motel bathroom mirror. March 10th at 4pm EST marks the first time in the 2015 season any NFL team has the opportunity to make arun at Super Bowl 50. A day that symbolizes the true beginning ofthe 2012015-03-02 10:38:233/1: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers Draft: Three NFL.com experts, three different selectionshttp://lombardiave.com/2015/03/01/green-bay-packers-draft-three-nfl-com-experts-three-different-selections/
There has been plenty of Green Bay Packersnews here throughoutFebruary - most recently with free agency creeping up on us, we&#039;ve heard all the talk about re-signing Randall Cobb, Bryan Bulaga and the status of the other 14 Packers free agents. Over the course of the past week, we&#039;ve...2015-03-01 17:39:293/1: Golden Gate Sports- Oakland Raiders: 5 Free Agents the Team Must Avoidhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/03/01/oakland-raiders-5-free-agents-team-must-avoid/
Given their many and various needs, the Oakland Raiders&#039; front office is bound to be a busy place these days. At least, fans are hoping that it&#039;s a beehive of activity. Here we are, a little more than a week from when NFL clubs can start negotiating with and signing free agents. For vet...2015-03-01 10:38:222/28: Golden Gate Sports- Oakland Raiders Should At Least Kick the Tires on A.J. Hawkhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/02/28/oakland-raiders-least-kick-tires-j-hawk/
Hey, did you hear that the Oakland Raiders are about to sign Jacoby Jones? Or that they&#039;re going to pick up Brian Hartline? Or that they&#039;re on the verge of acquiring Reggie Bush? Clearly, when you&#039;re a team that&#039;s had as little success as the Raiders have had for the last deca...2015-02-28 16:38:092/28: NFL Spin Zone- Will the Green Bay Packers re-sign John Kuhn?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/28/will-green-bay-packers-re-sign-john-kuhn/
The Green Bay Packers&#039; small-market atmosphere holds a special place for the blue collar, folk hero football player. Few have fit this description quite like longtime fullback John Kuhn, who is set to become a free agent after his eighth season with the Green Bay Packers. According to Weston Ho2015-02-28 10:39:402/27: GMEN HQ- New York Giants: New Wave Of Free Agent Targets Intriguinghttp://gmenhq.com/2015/02/27/new-york-giants-new-wave-free-agent-targets-intriguing/
This past week saw the releasing/cutting of many former big name NFL players. Such players like A.J. Hawk, Reggie Bush, and Jacoby Jones. The New York Giants will likely find great intrigue in all three of these players, maybe even enough to potentially sign one or more. General manager Jerry Reese 2015-02-27 11:39:002/27: NFL Spin Zone- Reggie Bush, A.J. Hawk releases reminder that the NFL is 'a young man's league'http://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/27/reggie-bush-j-hawk-releases-reminder-nfl-young-mans-league/
It&#039;s tough for veterans that reach the age 30 in the NFL. Some have already been released and many more will be in the coming days. The 2015 NFL Draft is still two months away, but free agency begins in under two weeks. In preparation of free agency, and the draft, many NFL teams are beginni...2015-02-27 11:38:512/27: SFBay- NFL&#8217;s top salary cap casualty free agentshttp://sfbay.ca/2015/02/26/nfls-top-salary-cap-casualty-free-agents/
NFL teams have cut a number of big names to try to solve salary cap issues and execute offseason plans.2015-02-27 01:36:442/26: Empire Writes Back- New York Jets Rumors: David Harris Heading To South Beach?http://empirewritesback.com/2015/02/26/new-york-jets-rumors-david-harris-heading-south-beach/
With the New York Jets being under new management from the front office to the coaching staff, there is expected to be some roster upheaval. The new guys running the show will want to bring their own players in to bring a new aura to the franchise. That could mean plenty of players from the last reg2015-02-26 20:37:172/26: Lombardi Ave- Brandon Bostick issues heartfelt account of botched onside kickhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/26/brandon-bostick-issues-heartfelt-account-botched-onside-kick/
Brandon Bostickspoke of recurring nightmares; he spoke of death threats, social media trolls and prolonged heartache. Now former-Packers tight endBrandon Bostick relives the day, the moment, every time he closes his eyes. It was Jan.18, 2015, and everyone in Packers Nation can tell you wha...2015-02-26 18:38:132/26: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: A.J. Hawk Retrospectivehttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/26/green-bay-packers-j-hawk-retrospective/
After nine years with the Green Bay Packers, A.J. Hawk wasreleased yesterday afternoon in an announcement from the Packers. Drafted and developed by the Packers, Hawk has been an ever-present at linebacker, missing just two games ofa possible 144 in the regular season. Statistically, 2014 ...2015-02-26 18:38:132/26: FFLockerRoom- A.J. Hawk released by Green Bay Packershttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/02/26/j-hawk-released-green-bay-packers/
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NFL Free AgencyTags: A.J. HawkGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers released inside linebacker A.J. Hawk on Wednesday reports Kevin Patra of NFL.com. The franchise is due to save $3.5 million on the salary cap due to this move.Â The fo2015-02-26 14:36:192/26: BuffaLowDown- Buffalo Bills Rumors: David Harris Reunited With Rex Ryanhttp://buffalowdown.com/2015/02/26/buffalo-bills-rumors-david-harris-reunited-rex-ryan/
The Free Agency period is set to begin on March 10th with a open negotiation period to begin 3 days earlier on March 7th. There are only a couple more days left of speculation and anti**** and now even more with players being available due to teams releasing them to free up some cap room, it wil2015-02-26 11:37:552/26: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Signing Percy Harvin? No, Randall Cobb is their only optionhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/26/green-bay-packers-signing-percy-harvin-no-randall-cobb-option/
Percy Harvin and the Green Bay Packers? Are you kidding me? Talk around some quarters have had the two paired as the NFL heads toward free agency and the Packers&#039; top-rated free agent, Randall Cobb, is being hotly pursued by other teams. The most recent mention of Harvin being sign...2015-02-26 10:38:592/26: Dairyland Express- Offseason Update: Packers release A.J. Hawkhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/02/25/offseason-update-packers-release-j-hawk/
Green Bay Packers fans can rest easy knowing the middle of the field is no longer open season for athletic tight ends and slot receivers to tear the Packers apart. A.J. Hawk was released Wednesday,just a few days after releasing another wildly underperforming linebacker, Brad Jones. This is a...2015-02-26 00:39:582/25: BuffaLowDown- Buffalo Bills: Free Agents AJ Hawk Jacoby Jones Reggie Bushhttp://buffalowdown.com/2015/02/25/buffalo-bills-free-agents-aj-hawk-jacoby-jones-reggie-bush/
The NFL is set to begin their free agency period on March 10th. With free agency only 13 days away, there are a couple of new faces on the free agent list that could be interesting pick-ups for the Buffalo Bills this off season. The first one we will look at is LB A.J. Hawk, who has spent the las...2015-02-25 19:37:282/25: Lombardi Ave- A.J. Hawk: The Green Bay Packers do the inevitablehttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/25/j-hawk-green-bay-packers-inevitable/
It was just a matter of time before the Green Bay Packers announced the decision for which we were all waiting - the release of inside linebacker A.J. Hawk. In an official release this afternoon, GM Ted Thompson made the announcement, while also paying tribute to the franchise&#039;s all-time...2015-02-25 17:38:142/25: Lombardi Ave- Bryan Bulaga: Should Green Bay Packers Spend Big On The Big Man?http://lombardiave.com/2015/02/25/bryan-bulaga-green-bay-spend-big-big-man/
Green Bay Packers right tackle Bryan Bulaga is one of more than a dozen franchise players who are free agents this spring &#8230; one that many wonder will return to Titletown. Here we take a look at whether Packers management should open the checkbook for the big guy. For the majority of Aa...2015-02-25 08:39:112/21: Lombardi Ave- Jamari Lattimore: Part of the Green Bay Packers' problem or the solution At ILB?http://lombardiave.com/2015/02/21/jamari-lattimore-part-problem-solution-ilb/
The past few years, one of the bigger weaknesses that the Green Bay Packers have had is right in the center of their defense: their inside linebackers. It is a position that league-wide has become a position that gets devalued by plenty of teams, with few willing to spend high draft picks or ...2015-02-21 19:38:032/21: Lombardi Ave- Release of Brad Jones is a Green Bay Packers step toward re-signing of Julius Peppershttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/21/release-brad-jones-green-bay-packers-step-toward-re-signing-julius-peppers/
The Green Bay Packers Friday announced the release of inside linebacker Brad Jones, a move that will net the franchise about $3.75 million toward their salary cap - a move that will have an impact on the re-signing of others of need on the team - including one Julius Peppers. On Thursday, Pac...2015-02-21 13:39:062/21: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers free agent target: LB Bruce Carterhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/21/green-bay-packers-free-agent-target-lb-bruce-carter/
The Green Bay Packers will enter NFL free agency in 2015 with a cautious interest in upgrading a handful of positions before the draft in April. One of the more glaring deficiencies on the Green Bay Packers&#039; roster, the inside linebacker position, should be among the first to be addressed. Near2015-02-21 09:38:322/21: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers release LB Brad Jones; A.J. Hawk next?http://dairylandexpress.com/2015/02/21/green-bay-packers-release-lb-brad-jones-j-hawk-next/
The Green Bay Packers on Friday released linebacker Brad Jones, freeing up $3.75 million in salary cap space for 2015. Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Jones will count $1 million in dead money against the cap, which the NFL Players Association projects at $143 mill...2015-02-21 04:39:112/19: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers must cut A.J. Hawk and Brad Joneshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/19/green-bay-packers-must-cut-j-hawk-brad-jones/
The Green Bay Packers have managed their salary cap well under GM Ted Thompson, largely due to his ability to flood the lower half of the roster with draft picks and undrafted free agents. This has allowed the club to dip their toe into free agency when they see fit, which is rarely, but over the ne2015-02-19 09:38:502/18: Dairyland Express- Determining Tramon Williams' Worthhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/02/18/determining-tramon-williams-worth/
With free agency looming, the Green Bay Packers are left to make some difficult decisions facing 12 free agents to be and a lack of available cap space. Among these 12 isaging cornerback Tramon Williams, who the Packers will likely find they cannot afford. Joel Corry of CBSSports.com projects Gre...2015-02-18 11:15:182/17: Lombardi Ave- Randall Cobb: The most valuable piece of the Green Bay Packers' offseasonhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/16/randall-cobb-valuable-piece-green-bay-packers-offseason/
Randall Cobb may be the most valuable piece of the Green Bay Packers&#8217; offseason. Reports are that Cobb is on record for wanting a deal that will average around the $9million per-year average. That&#039;s a deal that would be very similar to the one signed by Jordy Nelson. Nelson signed ...2015-02-17 12:38:112/17: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: 5 potential free agency targetshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/17/green-bay-packers-5-potential-free-agency-targets/
Which five players should the Green Bay Packers target in free agency this coming offseason to help them take the next step into the Super Bowl in 2015? The Green Bay Packers are considered to be one of the favorites to win the 2015 Super Bowl, but are still in shock coming off of their collapse ...2015-02-17 10:39:032/17: Lombardi Ave- Will the Green Bay Packers use free agency again to improve the defense?http://lombardiave.com/2015/02/17/will-packers-use-free-agency-improve-defense/
Last year, Ted Thompson and the Green Bay Packers did the unconventional and used free agency to address some needs on the defensive side of the ball. Bringing in Julius Peppers and Letroy Guion last offseason really paid dividends in helping the Packers rebuild their defense. The question...2015-02-17 08:40:372/17: Lombardi Ave- Randall Cobb: Can the Green Bay Packers afford to bring him back?http://lombardiave.com/2015/02/17/randall-cobb-can-green-bay-afford-bring-back/
When it comes to Randall Cobb, it is pretty obvious that the Green Bay Packers want him back. Cobb brings so many positive aspects to the table, it would be difficultto find a reason not to bring him back. With Green Bay also sitting with comfortable cap space (about $23 million...2015-02-17 06:40:482/15: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: It's all about defensehttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/15/green-bay-packers-defense/
My continuing look at the 2014 Green Bay Packers unitgrades has alreadyincluded ... Offensive Line: A Secondary: B Running Backs: B+ Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: A Let&#039;s add to the group with the: Defensive Line/Linebackers. It is mostly because I don&#039;t want to spend an e...2015-02-15 11:40:132/13: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: For A.J. Hawk - It. Is. Time.http://lombardiave.com/2015/02/13/green-bay-packers-j-hawk-time/
A.J. Hawk has been a staple for the Green Bay Packers for nearly a decade. He&#039;s played nearly every game, has been the defensive play-caller, bedrock and Mr. Consistent. But for theGreen Bay Packers, a team that is set up as well as any team when it comes to their salary cap, the need to...2015-02-13 08:38:412/9: Lombardi Ave- Randall Cobb: Will the Green Bay Packers ante up?http://lombardiave.com/2015/02/09/randall-cobb-will-green-bay-packers-ante/
Randall Cobb, the Green Bay Packers free agent wide receiver, is listed by NFL.com as the eighth rated free agent in a listing of the top 25. Cobb nears the free agency period as a 24-year-old with an upside that crashed through the ceiling this past season. While rated eighth across the l...2015-02-09 15:38:422/9: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers 2015 Draft prospects: Three who could be in Green and Goldhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/08/green-bay-packers-2015-draft-prospects-three-green-gold/
Yes, it&#039;s our first Sunday without Green Bay Packers football here in early February, the sting from that NFC Championship Game meltdown has eased, so now it&#039;s time to start looking ahead to the NFL Draft to be held starting April 30 in Chicago. So, today we begin a series where we rand...2015-02-09 15:38:422/7: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers Defense year in review and gradeshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/07/green-bay-packers-defense-year-review-grades/
The Green Bay Packers are an elite offensive team that often relies on their defense to do just enough, perhaps creating a turnover along the way. Despite some serious struggles up the middle on the defensive line and in the linebacking corps, the defense played the pass well and held strong against2015-02-07 10:39:002/4: Lombardi Ave- NFL Draft: Q&amp;A with Kansas Linebacker Ben Heeneyhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/04/nfl-draft-prospect-qa-kansas-linebacker-ben-heeney/
Earlier this week, we kicked off our annual NFL Draft Q&#38;A series by hearing from Washington nose tackle Danny Shelton. Today, we&#039;ll hear from highly productive Kansas linebacker Ben Heeney. Heeney is a hard-nosed inside linebacker prospect who earned All-Big 12 First Team honors a...2015-02-04 08:41:452/1: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers first round NFL Draft pick could be &#x2026; Shaq Thompsonhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/01/green-bay-packers-first-round-nfl-draft-pick-shaq-thompson/
As the Green Bay Packers head into the offseason the need to consider how they will improve through the 2015 NFL Draft is now front and center. Yes, the Free Agency period comes first, but because Packers general manager Ted Thompson only dabbles in that arena, we&#039;ve got to focus more on...2015-02-01 18:38:251/27: The Packer Perspective- The NFL Draft &#8211; Meeting Our Needshttp://packerperspective.com/2015/01/27/the-nfl-draft-meeting-our-needs/
&#160; by Jordan Huenink Even though I&#8217;m still finding myself having conversations with co-workers about &#8216;the game,&#8217; I think I&#8217;m finally coming around to accept the reality that the Packers season is over. Of course I plan on watching Sunday&#8217;s game, but I don&#8217;t pl2015-01-27 21:36:161/26: Dairyland Express- Three positions Packers must address in offseasonhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/01/26/three-positions-packers-must-address-offseason/
Now that the dust has settled fromperhaps the most crushing defeat in Green Bay Packers history, it&#039;s time to start thinking about the offseason. Anyone who knows Ted Thompson knows the offseason consists almost solely of the draft, not of spending big bucks for free agents. From a fan persp...2015-01-26 10:38:501/21: Lombardi Ave- NFL Mock Draft: Green Bay Packers help at ILB at critical masshttp://lombardiave.com/2015/01/21/nfl-draft-green-bay-packers-help-ilb-critical-mass/
Last year, the Green Bay Packershad a huge need at safety after several seasons of ineptitude, so general manager Ted Thompson went out and snatched Ha Ha Clinton-Dixas his first round draft selection. Overall, that has turned out pretty well. This spring, the Packers will go into the offseaso...2015-01-21 23:38:271/18: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks: NFC Championship predictionshttp://lombardiave.com/2015/01/18/green-bay-packers-vs-seattle-seahawks-nfc-championship-predictions/
Like you didn&#039;t know the Green Bay Packers will play the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC Championship today and the right to represent the conference in the Super Bowl. It. Is. Time. In just a few short hours the Packers and Seahawks will kickoff in the biggest game of the year. What ...2015-01-18 12:38:121/17: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers keys to victory against Seattle Seahawkshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/01/17/green-bay-packers-keys-victory-seattle-seahawks/
The Green Bay Packers face a daunting challenge on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game, where they are scheduled be a bigger underdog than they have at any point in Aaron Rodgers&#039; career. This is a meeting of an elite offense versus an elite defense, an immovable ob2015-01-17 10:38:001/16: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers must stop the runhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/01/16/green-bay-packers-must-stop-run/
Two-hundred-seven. Yes, 207. That&#8217;s the numberof yards that the Seattle Seahawks running attack gained againstthe Green Bay Packers in the first game of the 2014 season. Though that game was more thanfour months ago, the Packers must figure out a way to bottle up the running game if t...2015-01-16 18:38:351/15: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers must increase pressure on Russell Wilsonhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/01/15/green-bay-packers-must-increase-pressure-russell-wilson/
The Green Bay Packers insist that they are a different football team than the one that fell 36-16 to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the NFL season. This will need to be true if the Packers hope to leave CenturyLink Field with a victory and a ticket to the Super Bowl on Sunday night. The Green Bay2015-01-15 08:37:351/10: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers keys to victory: Divisional round playoffshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/01/10/green-bay-packers-keys-victory-divisional-round-playoffs/
The Green Bay Packers begin their playoff march on Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys travel to Lambeau Field after their 24-20 win over the Detroit Lions in the Wild Card round. The winner of this game will face either the Seattle Seahawks or Carolina Panthers for the NFC Championship next week. Aaron...2015-01-10 10:37:331/8: Lombardi Ave- Dom Capers: Your time is nowhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/01/08/dom-capers-time-now/
I have made it known that I do not trust Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers. I&#8217;m not bashful about my opinion and I do take a lot of flak over it. But if there were ever a time that Dom Capers needs to show up &#8230; thattime is now. Many will say that the defense ha...2015-01-08 08:37:461/1: Lombardi Ave- NFL Draft: Who could be the Green Bay Packers' first pick?http://lombardiave.com/2015/01/01/nfl-draft-packers-first-pick/
With the Green Bay Packerson a first-round bye week and college bowl season well under way, now is a good time to take a look ahead and see how the Packers&#039; draft situation is setting up. At this point, we know the Packers will pick somewhere near the end of the first round--many mock drafts...2015-01-01 12:39:4612/24: Lombardi Ave- Ranking the Packers' 2015 Draft Needshttp://lombardiave.com/2014/12/24/ranking-packers-2015-draft-needs/
The following is a look ahead to what theGreen Bay Packers&#039; top draft needs could be going into the 2015 offseason. The piece also highlights draft prospects to watch in the upcoming College Bowl games that meet each Packers roster need. RANKING PACKERS&#039; DRAFT NEEDS 1. INSIDE LINEBACKER ..2014-12-24 12:39:3912/14: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers at Buffalo: Live Stream, Start Time, TV Info and Morehttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/12/14/green-bay-packers-buffalo-live-stream-start-time-tv-info/
The Green Bay Packers make their first visit to Ralph Wilson Stadium in eight years, taking on the Buffalo Bills Sunday in a place they&#8217;ve never won. That&#8217;s right&#8212;the Pack is 0-5 all-time in Buffalo, including a 24-10 loss in their most recent visit on Nov. 5, 2006. The P...2014-12-14 10:40:1712/12: Lombardi Ave- A.J. Hawk: Aaron Rodgers says the linebacker is playing hurthttp://lombardiave.com/2014/12/12/j-hawk-aaron-rodgers-says-linebacker-playing-hurt/
A.J. Hawk has been called out lately for his low number of snaps over the past couple of weeks, something that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said is because Hawk is suffering through injuries. In a report published a day ago by Jason Wilde on ESPN Wisconsin, Rodgers is quoted as saying this: &#38;ld2014-12-12 17:38:5112/11: Lombardi Ave- Why they won: Green Bay Packers hold off Atlanta Falconshttp://lombardiave.com/2014/12/11/won-green-bay-packers-hold-off-atlanta-falcons/
Another week, another exciting game for the Green Bay Packers ... and another win. It may not have been with the usual margin of victory Packers fans expect in Lambeau these days, but at the end of the day a win is a win. This week saw the Atlanta Falcons come into town and manage to collabora...2014-12-11 09:40:1112/10: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: The Curious Case of A.J. Hawkhttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/12/10/green-bay-packers-curious-case-j-hawk/
The Green Bay Packers are mortal. Their 43-37 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football featured their league-best offense operating at full capacity, but the Green Bay Packers were badly exposed on defense. With Falcons&#039; WR Julio Jones catching 11 balls for 259 yards and a score, i2014-12-10 09:38:4912/8: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons: Lombardiave.com staffers predicthttp://lombardiave.com/2014/12/08/green-bay-packers-vs-atlanta-falcons-lombardiave-com-staffers-predict/
Trying to predictthe winner of the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons shouldn&#039;t be too difficult - at least on paper. We here at Lombardiave.com are ready to give our predictions &#8230; Is this trap game? The Falcons come into Lambeau vying for a division title. They have plenty f...2014-12-08 08:39:2512/7: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers fans have love/hate affair with A.J. Hawkhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/12/07/green-bay-packers-fans-lovehate-affair-j-hawk/
This past week, I posted a story about A.J. Hawk and his role and future with the Green Bay Packers. The response to the post was tremendous &#8230; and made one thing very clear to me: Packers fans either really love the guy or they think his time has come - it&#039;s time to decrease his p...2014-12-07 11:39:1012/5: Lombardi Ave- A.J. Hawk: It. Is. Time.http://lombardiave.com/2014/12/05/j-hawk-time/
A.J. Hawk, the Green Bay Packers inside linebacker, the franchise&#039;s all-time leading tackler, has given the team nine years of service, has given his blood, sweat and tears to his brethren and fans and will be remembered as a Super Bowl champion. But A.J. Hawk isn&#039;t the same A.J. Ha...2014-12-05 08:40:0011/30: Lombardi Ave- Dom Capers: It's time he proves he still belongs http://lombardiave.com/2014/11/30/dom-capers-green-bay-packers-defensive-coordinator/
I don&#8217;t think there is a bigger critic of Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers than me. I&#8217;ve been on record as saying that I thought Capers should have been fired two seasons ago, as well as claiming he is the problem with this current team&#039;s record. ...2014-11-30 11:38:2411/29: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers Draft Watch: Three standouts who could help the defensehttp://lombardiave.com/2014/11/29/packers-draft-watch-kendricks-offer-packers-defense/
It&#039;s clear at this point in the season the Green Bay Packers don&#039;t have many weaknesses on their team. Their offense can beat you with both through the air and on the ground, their offensive line is really coming together and playing their best ball, and their young defense is figuring ...2014-11-29 13:39:3311/29: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots: Keys to Victoryhttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/11/29/green-bay-packers-vs-new-england-patriots-keys-victory/
The Green Bay Packers welcome the New England Patriots to Lambeau Field this Sunday for what many are considering the game of the week. Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady will dominate the headlines in this clash of two powerhouses, in a potential preview of the Super Bowl. Just two months ago the sky w...2014-11-29 13:39:1311/26: Musket Fire- New England Patriots: An Early Preview Of The Green Bay Packershttp://musketfire.com/2014/11/26/new-england-patriots-early-preview-green-bay-packers/
The two best teams in the NFL are set to face off this Sunday, as the 9-2 New England Patriots travel to Lambeau Field to take on the 8-3 Green Bay Packers. These two squads are on an absolute roll right now, as the two of them have won a combined 14 of their last 15 games. They are led by the two b2014-11-26 08:37:3111/23: Dairyland Express- Rapid Reax: Eddie Lacy Leads Green Bay Packers Over Vikingshttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/11/23/rapid-reax-eddie-lacy-leads-green-bay-packers-vikings/
It was far too close for comfort, but Eddie Lacy and theGreen Bay Packers took care of the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Vikings came in to this game with a clear priority: prevent the big plays. They succeeded, but in doing so allowed Eddie Lacy to run for 125 yards on...2014-11-23 19:39:3911/15: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Week 10 'Silver Linings'http://lombardiave.com/2014/11/12/green-bay-packers-week-10-silver-linings/
Coming off ofa midseason bye, the Green Bay Packers looked to extend their lead over the Chicago Bears in total wins under Aaron Rodgers. I&#039;d say that was a smashing success. Jay Cutler dropped to 1-11 against the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers, dating back to his Chicago inception i...2014-11-15 12:41:5511/15: Lombardi Ave- Video: How good was Aaron Rodgers? Watchhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/11/10/video-good-aaron-rodgers-watch/
Should the Green Bay Packers kept Aaron Rodgers in Sunday night&#039;s game to set some passing records against the team&#039;s longtime rival, the Chicago Bears? Should they have poured it on in the second half? After all, how often do opportunities like this come along to bury a storied riva...2014-11-15 12:41:5511/15: Lombardi Ave- Quick review: Green Bay Packers crush Chicago Bears, 55-14http://lombardiave.com/2014/11/09/green-bay-packers-crush-chicago-bears/
The Green Bay Packers sent huge shock waves acrossthe football world tonight when theyembarrassedthe Chicago Bears, 55-14, a dismantling that included a record-tying franchise record for touchdown passes by a quarterback, a revival of the Packers&#039; defense, and great personal performances from a2014-11-15 12:41:5511/11: NFL Spin Zone- Will Clay Matthews at ILB Save the Green Bay Packers' Defense?http://nflspinzone.com/2014/11/11/will-clay-matthews-ilb-save-green-bay-packers-defense/
Clay Matthews is the most dominant player on the Green Bay Packers defense from his natural position of Right Outside Linebacker. In an effort to spark the Packers&#039; league-worst run defense, though, D-Coordinator Dom Capers moved Matthews to the Inside Linebacker spot alongside A.J. Hawk on Sun2014-11-11 08:42:0411/9: Lombardi Ave- What is the Green Bay Packers defense missing?http://lombardiave.com/2014/11/09/packers-missing/
I just finished playing a quick game on Madden 2012 (Yes, the one after the Green Bay PackersSuper Bowl victory), and do you know what the first thing I noticed was? The studs we had on defense. Look at these names we had: Cullen Jenkins Nick Collins Charles Woodson B.J. Raji Clay...2014-11-09 10:42:5211/8: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers draft prospects: One you should knowhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/11/08/green-bay-packers-draft-prospects-bernardrick-mckinney/
With 100 percent excitement, I am proud to bring you a look at the 2015 NFL draft class and who might be your next favorite Green Bay Packers player. It&#8217;s never too early to be thinking about the upcoming draft and the Packers still have some holes that need to be addressed unless something...2014-11-08 14:43:0011/8: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers 2015 Draft Watch: Shelton and Perryman could helphttp://lombardiave.com/2014/11/08/packers-2015-draft-watch-3-players-help-defense/
Last week, I highlighted three college players that could fill a need on the Green Bay Packers&#039; roster in next spring&#039;s draft. Today, I want to throw out three more names to pay attention to in college football as Packers fans. Each player would not only fill a major need on the Pack...2014-11-08 10:42:4211/6: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers Mid-Season Awards and Reviewhttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/11/06/green-bay-packers-mid-season-awards-review/
The Green Bay Packers exit their bye week at 5-3, one game back of the Detroit Lions for the NFC North lead. With a divisional matchup this Sunday against the Chicago Bears (3-5), the Packers begin a challenging 2nd half to the 2014 season. With five of their final eight games at Lambeau Field, the 2014-11-06 09:42:3611/4: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers' Run Defense Has Been All Wronghttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/11/04/green-bay-packers-run-defense-wrong/
The Green Bay Packers entered their Week 9 bye at 5-3, one game behind the Detroit Lions in the NFC North playoff race. An offense fuelled by Aaron Rodgers, Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb has kept the Packers afloat and thriving, but Green Bay&#039;s league-worst run defence could threaten to derail 2014-11-04 10:42:4511/1: Lombardi Ave- Three College Players to Watch for Packers in 2015http://lombardiave.com/2014/11/01/three-college-players-watch-packers-2015/
The Green Bay Packers sit at 5-3, second in the NFC North, midway through the regular season. Despite a few bumps in the road, the Packers look to be a real contender this year and should make the playoffs with a solid second half of the season. Now, I know it is too early to look beyond this sea...2014-11-01 19:42:2810/31: Lombardi Ave- Dissecting the Green Bay Packers' defensehttp://lombardiave.com/2014/10/31/green-bay-packers-defense-the-issues-problems/
The defense has been a letdown If the old saying is true that if your ears are burning someone is talking about you, thenDom Capers must have to keep ice bags on his. Over the last several seasons he has not been the most po**** figure amongthe Green Bay Packers&#38;...2014-10-31 11:44:3410/30: Lombardi Ave- Mike Daniels: Walking the walkhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/10/29/mike-daniels-walking-walk/
Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels raised thestakes and challenged his teammates earlier thissummer to develop a mean streak, to take the game into their own hands and to make a difference &#8230; or somebody might get smacked. Here&#039;s what he had to say back in July: &#8220;Me, p...2014-10-30 01:42:2510/13: Lombardi Ave- Mike McCarthy: Sunday's injuries not 'long-term'http://lombardiave.com/2014/10/13/mike-mccarthy-sundays-injuries-long-term/
The proverbial dodged bullet was confirmed by Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy this afternoon when he told beat writers that the injuries suffered by Tramon Williams, Sam Shields and Jamari Lattimore don&#039;t appear to be long-term. However, he also said he doesn&#039;t have a tim...2014-10-13 18:39:1610/11: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Who is Jamari Lattimore?http://lombardiave.com/2014/10/11/jamari-lattimore-green-bay-packers-linebacker/
Green Bay Packers linebacker Jamari Lattimore has done more than a favorable job fillingin for the injured Brad Jones. While Lattimore has yet to become a household name, many fans wonderwho he is. Lattimore attended Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School. He lettered in both track and football. On the ...2014-10-11 09:39:1110/10: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Week 5 report cardhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/10/10/green-bay-packers-week-5-report-card/
Five weeks into the NFL season the Green Bay Packers are 3-2. They find themselves on top of the NFC North with the Detroit Lions, who has the advantage on the Pack with their division record. Green Bay ranks eighteenthin the league through the air, twenty-fifthon the ground and on the defensive ...2014-10-10 15:40:2810/4: Lombardi Ave- A.J. Hawk: The 'Headless Horseman'http://lombardiave.com/2014/10/04/a-j-hawk-green-bay-packers-leading-tackler/
A.J. Hawk, one of the greatest true tacklers to ever don the green and gold is at it again this season. Through the first five games inside linebacker Hawk leads the defensive unit with 45 total tackles. Nearing the 900 career tackle mark (regular and postseason) that will likely come within t...2014-10-04 10:39:249/29: Lombardi Ave- Can Green Bay Packers fans continue to ride their 'chill pill?'http://lombardiave.com/2014/09/29/green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers-relax/
Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the Green Bay Packers offense ran away with the win against the Chicago Bears, butat the same time left a stat sheet that would have one believing the Packers lost in a route. If you opened up the paper or in today&#8217;s times your browser and read a stat sheet tha...2014-09-29 08:38:469/28: The Sports Quotient- Packers Blow Out Arch Rival Bears 38-17http://thesportsquotient.com/nfl/2014/9/28/packers-blow-out-arch-rival-bears-38-17
Aaron Rodgers
had 5 words for Packer fans following their week 3 loss against the Detroit Lions to drop their record to 1-2.. "R-E-L-A-X". After the Packers put a beat down on their arch rival Chicago Bears in Chicago, I think it's safe to say that Packer fans are relaxed. The oldest rivalry in t2014-09-28 20:40:139/21: The Jet Press- New York Jets vs. Chicago Bears: Keys to Victoryhttp://thejetpress.com/2014/09/21/new-york-jets-vs-chicago-bears-keys-victory/
Tomorrow night, our New York Jets take their game to primetime&#33; On Monday Night Football, Jay Cutler, Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall and the rest of the Chicago Bears come into MetLife to face Geno Smith, Chris Johnson, Muhammad Wilkerson, and the rest of our beloved New York Jets. Both teams ente2014-09-21 05:37:469/15: The Jet Press- New York Jets: Week Two Report Cardhttp://thejetpress.com/2014/09/15/new-york-jets-week-two-report-card-2/
The Jets fell to the Packers yesterday by the score of 31-24. Let&#039;s get right to the report card (in slideshow format, move ahead in the show to view the grades by clicking &#34;next&#34;). QUARTERBACK: C+ Note that this grade is not low because of the interception. If you read the Mon...2014-09-15 18:38:319/13: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Brad Jones' injury paves the way for Jamari Lattimorehttp://lombardiave.com/2014/09/13/green-bay-packers-brad-jones-injury-opens-door-for-jamari-lattimore/
I was simply shocked this past spring when Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson did nothing to add to the stable of inside linebackers. Clearly, he was satisfied with the players he had on his roster. Starters Brad Jones and A.J. Hawk were entrenched and backups Jamari Lattimore ...2014-09-13 12:38:329/12: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers defense trying to shake soft re****http://lombardiave.com/2014/09/12/packers-defense-trying-shake-soft-reputation/
My biggest concern about the Green Bay Packers going into the 2014 season was the soft under belly of the defense. Week one proved my alarm to be warranted. The Packers defense gave up 207 rushing yards to Seattle and missed 18 tackles in the process. Two of the biggest no-shows on the def...2014-09-12 14:38:559/11: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers Get Bryan Bulaga Back At Practice, No Eddie Lacyhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/09/10/green-bay-packers-get-bryan-bulaga-back-practice-eddie-lacy/
The Green Bay Packers did have injured right tackle Bryan Bulaga at practice Wednesday as they returned to prepare for Sunday&#8217;s home opener against the New York Jets, but running back Eddie Lacy was still on the sidelines. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, Bulaga practiced with a...2014-09-11 01:39:329/8: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: The time has arrived for Carl Bradfordhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/09/08/green-bay-packers-carl-bradford-inside-linebacker-brad-jones/
Brad Jones was selected in seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Due to a rash of injuries, Jones got his chance on the field and has remained on the roster since. He is nowthe starting inside linebacker paired with A.J. Hawk. If we open the stat sheet it&#8217;s gl...2014-09-08 09:41:219/7: Lombardi Ave- Should the Packers Consider Making Changes on Defense?http://lombardiave.com/2014/09/07/packers-consider-making-changes-defense/
Going into Thursday night&#039;s game, the Green Bay Packers defense knew they would have their hands full stopping Marshawn Lynch and the Seattle Seahawks&#039; prolificrunning game. However, I don&#039;t think anybody expected Seattle to completely steamroll the Packers for 207 yards on the gro...2014-09-07 08:41:079/5: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers fans: Step away from the ledgehttp://lombardiave.com/2014/09/05/green-bay-packers-fans-step-away-ledge/
The day following a loss by the Green Bay Packers is always tough. At least today is a Friday and not the dreaded Mondays when we all have to trudge off to work with the heavy load of &#34;what-ifs&#34; on our shoulders. But in the end, last night&#039;s loss to the Seattle Seahawks is as tough...2014-09-05 15:38:479/5: The Packer Perspective- Disasterpiece &#8211; Seahawks: 36 Packers: 16http://packerperspective.com/2014/09/04/disasterpiece-seahawks-36-packers-16/
By Jon Meerdink That was something. No need for a F*** M*** here. The Seahawks picked up right where they left off in the Super Bowl, dominating every phase of the game. Honestly, I can&#8217;t think of a single area where the Packers were better than the Seahawks. There was just nothing there. Ther2014-09-05 01:35:559/4: Emerald City Swagger- Seahawks vs. Packers: Five Reasons Seattle Will Winhttp://emeraldcityswagger.com/2014/09/04/seahawks-vs-packers-five-reasons-seattle-will-win/
The Seattle Seahawks have the privilege of opening the NFL season on Thursday night. Their opponent? The Green Bay Packers, a team that some have picked to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl this season. Of course, outlets like ESPN have broken out the game from last year and continue to refer t...2014-09-04 08:37:019/2: Lombardi Ave- Madden 15 predictions: Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawkshttp://lombardiave.com/2014/09/02/madden-15-predictions-green-bay-packers-versus-seattle-seahawks/
Hello Green Bay Packers football fans&#33; We are a few days from the regular season and I just picked up the new Madden Football 2015. They did a great job with it, and given the constant roster updates during the season and such, it seemed like it might be fun to run some simulations and see if we2014-09-02 17:39:188/25: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers LB Brad Jones out for preseason finale with quadhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/08/25/green-bay-packers-lb-brad-jones-preseason-finale-quad/
The Green Bay Packers took another injury hit Sunday when it was revealed that inside linebacker Brad Jones injured his quadriceps in Friday&#8217;s preseason victory over the Oakland Raiders and will miss the preseason finale. Coach Mike McCarthy told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Jones wo...2014-08-25 16:41:238/24: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers Mailbag: Preseason winds downhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/08/24/green-bay-packers-mailbag-sixth-edition/
Hello Green Bay Packers fans&#33; Excited to be writing to you once again&#33; The Packers won in the preseason Friday night, and boy does the offense look good&#33; Cannot wait for the regular season. We had a poll in our weekly reminder with the question &#34;Will Jayrone Elliott make the Packers 2014-08-24 09:38:578/21: The Packer Perspective- The (Possibly Fake) Mailbaghttp://packerperspective.com/2014/08/21/the-possibly-fake-mailbag/
By Jon Meerdink Everybody in the world does a mailbag column. Bill Simmons probably did them well before just about anybody else. A couple other Packers blogs do them. Vic Ketchman does them. Mailbags are everywhere However,Â despite the fact The Packer Perspective has our very own email address, Tw2014-08-21 09:35:538/17: Lombardi Ave- Top Takeaways from Packers Preseason Win Over Ramshttp://lombardiave.com/2014/08/17/top-takeaways-packers-preseason-win-rams/
For the second preseason week in a row, the Green Bay Packers were able to avoid any major injury andsaw plenty of potential from the young players on their roster. The Green Bay starters looked impressive on both sides of the ball in their 21-7 victory over the St. Louis Rams, and even though th...2014-08-17 09:39:058/8: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: The battle to become a starterhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/08/08/green-bay-packers-football-tick-tock-time/
The preseason for all teams, especially the Green Bay Packers, is a time that puts position battles and every other aspect of the game that can be analyzed on display. The Packers seem to have the majority of the foundation to their roster constructed. However, there are a few battles that could ...2014-08-08 13:39:088/6: Lombardi Ave- Breaking down Green Bay Packers' top 3 defensive player fantasy optionshttp://lombardiave.com/2014/08/06/breaking-green-bay-packers-top-3-defensive-player-fantasy-options/
ByJustin Becker @NBAFantasyInfo Everyone knows the Green Bay Packers have some pretty awesome fantasy football weapons. Aaron Rodgers is constantly in position to take the number one spot among quarterbacks, Eddie Lacy has emerged as a top-five running back and their wide rece...2014-08-06 12:39:097/29: Lombardi Ave- Who makes the Green Bay Packers' 2014 defensive roster?http://lombardiave.com/2014/07/29/makes-green-bay-packers-2014-offensive-roster/
Hey,Green Bay Packersfans &#8211; the time we have all been impatiently waiting for is almost finally here: The 2014 season starts in just over a month&#33; While it is nearlytime to begin what is sure to be another excitement-filled season of football, there are still a couple of meaningful tasks i2014-07-29 17:39:217/19: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers LB A.J. Hawk Gives Golf Fan His Wishhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/07/19/green-bay-packers-lb-j-hawk-gives-golf-fan-wish/
Never let it be said that Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk doesn&#8217;t care about what his fans want ... even if it&#8217;s to be lit up like a ballcarrier in Hawk&#8217;s crosshairs. Hawk was playing this week in the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, Calif., a celebrity golf t...2014-07-19 17:40:157/17: Lombardi Ave- 49 days to Packers football: Not a good numberhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/07/17/49-days-packers-football-good-number/
With 49 days left until the start of theNFLseason, our countdown to the big day continues. Thursday, Sept. 4, is the day whentheGreen Bay Packerstravel to Seattle to take on the Super Bowl ChampionSeahawks. Over the course of the next 49days we focus on the number that represents the days remain...2014-07-17 10:39:227/17: Lombardi Ave- The Packers countdown continues: Jim Ringo, Jim Carter, A.J. Hawkhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/07/17/countdown-continues-jim-ringo-jim-carter/
With 50 days left until the start of theNFLseason, our countdown to the big day continues. Thursday, Sept. 4, is the day whentheGreen Bay Packerstravel to Seattle to take on the Super Bowl ChampionSeahawks. [caption id=&#34;attachment_30422&#34; align=&#34;alignright&#34; width=&#34;300...2014-07-17 07:38:537/15: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions 2014 Opponent Preview: Green Bay Packershttp://sidelionreport.com/2014/07/15/detroit-lions-2014-opponent-preview-green-bay-packers/
The early portion of the Detroit Lions schedule doesn&#039;t get any easier in week three when the Green Bay Packers visit Ford Field. The division rivals won&#039;t meet again until the regular season finale. To get a feel for the Packers side of preparations for the 2014 season, I got together ...2014-07-15 10:39:437/15: Lombardi Ave- 2014 Green Bay Packers: Breaking down the inside linebackershttp://lombardiave.com/2014/07/15/2014-packers-breaking-inside-linebackers/
In this series we take a close look at the Green Bay Packers 90-man roster on the verge of training camp and discuss each player&#039;s chances of making the final 53. The Green Bay Packers enter the 2014 season with nearlythe same group of inside linebackers with which they began the 2013 season...2014-07-15 08:39:017/11: The Packer Perspective- (Latti)more is Betterhttp://packerperspective.com/2014/07/11/lattimore-is-better/
By Jordan Huenink While the Packers successfully addressed their biggest draft day priority in landing safety Ha Ha Clinton Dix, they did not address their other big need at inside linebacker. As a result, the team is going into the 2014 season with the current, starting duo of A.J. Hawk and Brad Jo2014-07-11 09:36:007/9: Lombardi Ave- 2014 Packers: Breaking Down the Defensive Linehttp://lombardiave.com/2014/07/09/2014-packers-breaking-defensive-line/
In this series we take a close look at the Packers 90-man roster on the verge of training camp and discuss each player&#039;s chances of making the final 53. When they take the field for the 2014 opener in Seattle, the Green Bay Packers front seven might look a little different than in years past...2014-07-09 09:39:147/4: FootballPerspective.com- Best AV-Weighted Winning Percentages of Defensive Players and Hall of Famershttp://www.footballperspective.com/best-av-weighted-winning-percentages-of-defensive-players-and-hall-of-famers/
Yesterday, I looked at the best AV-weighted winning percentages of offensive players. Today, we examine the same numbers but for defensive players and kickers since 1960. Again, players who entered the league prior to 1960 are included, but for purposes of this study, only their 1960+ seasons count 2014-07-04 00:35:456/22: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Right up the middlehttp://lombardiave.com/?p=29413
The Green Bay Packers need to take a look at the Milwaukee Brewers - and they need to emulate what their state professional sister team has done over the past couple of seasons. You see, like baseball, successful football teams are strong up the middle - whether it&#039;s their offense or defense. .2014-06-22 11:39:095/23: Lombardi Ave- Having fun with 'LEGO' versions of NFL playershttp://lombardiave.com/2014/05/23/nfl-green-bay-packers-lego-figurines/
Sometimes it&#039;s just fun to laugh at ourselves ... especially when it comes to something as serious as the NFL Draft. Hundreds of millions of dollars ride on the NFL Draft every spring as the newest crop of college players make the leap to the next level. Pretty heady stuff. But when the f...2014-05-23 23:38:125/10: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers 2014 NFL Draft: Pack Takes LB Carl Bradfordhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/05/10/green-bay-packers-2014-nfl-draft-pack-takes-lb-carl-bradford/
The Green Bay Packers made their first pick of the NFL Draft&#8217;s final day, taking Arizona State linebacker Carl Bradford with the 121st pick in the fourth round. Bradford, who is nearly 6-foot-1 and weighs 250, is projected as an inside linebacker in the NFL after playing on the outside for ...2014-05-10 13:38:135/8: FootballPerspective.com- Colleges with the Best Drafts In Each Yearhttp://www.footballperspective.com/colleges-with-the-best-drafts-in-each-year/
Thanks to the Football Perspective Draft Value Chart, we know the value of each pick in the draft. If we assign the draft value associated with each pick to the college of that player, then we can determine which school produced the most draft value in any given year.Â For example, this year, Texas2014-05-08 00:35:485/6: The Packer Perspective- 2014 Draft Digest Vol. 13http://packerperspective.com/2014/05/06/2014-draft-digest-vol-13/
This is it! The final draft digest! In just two days, we&#8217;ll finally know who the Packers will be picking in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Can you feel the anti**** growing? Or is that just a sigh of relief from the endless NFL Draft coverage? Either way, here&#8217;s this year&#822014-05-06 09:36:005/5: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers 2014 NFL Draft Profiles: Ohio State LB Ryan Shazierhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/05/05/green-bay-packers-2014-nfl-draft-profiles-ohio-state-lb-ryan-shazier/
NOTE: In the days leading up to the draft, Dairyland Express will profile the players who could potentially be coming to the Green Bay Packers with the 21st overall pick in the first round. Today, Ohio State outside linebacker Ryan Shazier. Ryan Shazier of Ohio State is rated by Scouts Inc. as th...2014-05-05 06:37:535/4: XN Sports- NFL Rumors: Green Bay Packers Working on Extension With Coach Mike McCarthyhttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/05/04/nfl-rumors-green-bay-packers-working-extension-coach-mike-mccarthy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfl-rumors-green-bay-packers-working-extension-coach-mike-mccarthy
The Green Bay Packers are reportedly discussing a contract extension for Mike McCarthy worth $7-8 million annually.
The post NFL Rumors: Green Bay Packers Working on Extension With Coach Mike McCarthy appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-05-04 14:36:055/2: Dairyland Express- NFL Draft 2014: Assessing Needs Of The Green Bay Packershttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/05/02/nfl-draft-2014-assessing-needs-green-bay-packers/
The story of the 2013 Green Bay Packers goes a little something like this: Great big offense, itty-bitty defense, at least in terms of the relative contributions to the team&#8217;s 8-7-1 NFC North title winning campaign and ensuing loss in the wild card round to the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau F2014-05-02 12:38:305/1: Lombardi Ave- Jamari Lattimore Signs Tender With Green Bay Packers http://lombardiave.com/2014/05/01/lattimore-signs-tender/
Jamari Lattimore officially inked his one-year contract tender to remain with the Green Bay Packersfor the 2014 season. Lattimore was one of the Packers&#039; two restricted free agents (M.D. Jennings signed with Chicago). A fourth-year pro from Middle Tennessee State, Lattimore is ...2014-05-01 09:37:414/28: Lombardi Ave- The Green Bay Packers should consider offensive line in the Drafthttp://lombardiave.com/2014/04/28/green-bay-packers-2014-nfl-draft-offensive-line/
Taking a look at the Green Bay Packers needs this draft season surely can lead to disagreements, even among the best of friends. One guy wants a free safety, and the next wants yet another name defensive lineman or a tight end. They all have merit. Yet, there&#039;s a disturbing tre...2014-04-28 10:37:394/22: The Packer Perspective- 2014 Draft Digest &#8211; Vol. 11http://packerperspective.com/2014/04/22/2014-draft-digest-vol-11/
Every Tuesday between now and the NFL Draft, weâll take a look around the Internet at what some of the experts are saying about the Packersâ first round prospects. Hereâs what theyâre saying this week. WalterFootball.com (two mock drafts) Calvin Pryor &#8211; S &#8211; Louisville Analysis:Â 2014-04-22 09:36:004/21: Titan Sized- 2014 NFL Mock Draft Countdown: Green Bay Packers, No. 21http://titansized.com/2014/04/21/2014-nfl-mock-draft-countdown-green-bay-packers-21/
Welcome to the Titan Sized collaborative 2014 NFL mock draft. Every weekday leading into the May draft, our team of writers will give their analysis and opinions on potential first-round draft prospects and their eventual whereabouts. Barring changes or conflicts, our remaining schedule will go as f2014-04-21 14:37:474/18: Lombardi Ave- Getting Into the head of Ted Thompsonhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/04/18/getting-head-ted/
It&#039;s that time of year when we read this one&#039;s and that one&#039;s prognostication on the draft. After getting to know 200,000 college senior football players, well, maybe a few less than that many, it gets tiring. Most good followers are in agreement the team needs a few ...2014-04-18 17:38:073/18: The Packer Perspective- 2014 Draft Digest Vol. 7http://packerperspective.com/2014/03/18/2014-draft-digest-vol-7/
Every Tuesday between now and the NFL Draft, weâll take a look around the Internet at what some of the experts are saying about the Packersâ first round prospects. Hereâs what theyâre saying this week. CBSSports.com (five mock drafts) Hasean (Ha Ha) Clinton-Dix &#8211; FS &#8211; Alabama (pr2014-03-18 09:36:023/13: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers, Ted Thompson void of free agency feverhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/03/13/green-bay-packers-ted-thompson-free-agency-fever/
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Green Bay Packers fans are...2014-03-04 12:37:502/26: FootballPerspective.com- Thoughts on Jadeveon Clowney&#8217;s 40-yard dash timehttp://www.footballperspective.com/thoughts-on-jadeveon-clowneys-40-yard-dash-time/
Jadeveon Clowney ran the 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds, which only confirmed that the South Carolina star is an incredible athlete. But how freakishly insane is that time? The 40-yard dash, like every other aspect of the combine, is only useful when placed in proper context. The dash is biased in fav2014-02-26 23:35:472/18: The Packer Perspective- 2014 Draft Digest &#8211; Vol. 4http://packerperspective.com/2014/02/18/2014-draft-digest-vol-4/
Every Tuesday between now and the NFL Draft, weâll take a look around the Internet at what some of the experts are saying about the Packersâ first round prospects. Hereâs what theyâre saying this week. WalterFootbal.com Louis Nix &#8211; DT &#8211; Notre Dame Analysis:Â The Packers spent las2014-02-18 09:36:032/16: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers Draft: Sunday's Big 3http://lombardiave.com/2014/02/16/green-bay-packers-draft-sundays-big-3/
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The Green Bay Packers did some shuffling of the coaching staff, with the final staff announced yesterday - but the question is...2014-02-12 09:37:5512/23: The Packer Perspective- Not With a Bang, but a Whimper &#8211; Steelers: 38 Packers: 31http://packerperspective.com/2013/12/23/not-with-a-bang-but-a-whimper-steelers-38-packers-31/
So. Many. Little. Things. For the Â two previous weeks and for much of the fourth quarter, the Packers thrived on their opponents mistakes. A missed pass here and there against Atlanta. Tony Romo being Tony Tomo last week. A.J. Hawk&#8216;s unbelievable interception this week. Every time an opponent2013-12-23 09:36:5412/20: Three Rivers Burgh Blog- Steelers Game 15 Preview - @ Green Bay Packers http://www.threeriversburghblog.com/2013/12/steelers-game-15-preview-green-bay.html
The Steelers and Packers is one of those games that you love to watch. They are two great franchises with a lot of history and usually are always really good at football. While teams can change drastically from year to year these two teams pretty much always look the same and while they will have do2013-12-20 11:36:0012/8: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers need some &#8216;Old School&#8217; attitudehttp://lombardiave.com/2013/12/08/green-bay-packers-need-old-school-attitude/
I sit here on a Sunday morning three hours before game time and I refuse to turn on the TV to watch any of the NFL pre game shows as I cannot stand to hear any more about how bad the Green Bay Packers are without Aaron Rodgers. Now I know the Packers would not [&#8230;]Green Bay Packers need some &#2013-12-08 11:35:4612/4: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers fans: Take a Deep Breath (Week 13)http://lombardiave.com/2013/12/04/green-bay-packers-fans-take-deep-breath-week-13/
&#160; Itâs taken me this long to get over the âThanksgiving Day Debacle in Detroitâ (I just made that up), Green Bay Packers fans, which is why Iâm writing this nearly a full week since that 40-10 drubbing at the hands of the Detroit Lions. I will admit, however, that I have also been holdi2013-12-04 18:35:4112/2: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers bright spots on defensehttp://nflspinzone.com/2013/12/02/green-bay-packers-bright-spots-defense/
The Green Bay Packers 2013 season is at the crossroads, and I can&#8217;t help but feel that the Â best course of action for this team is to give up, retool, and shut down Aaron Rodgers. They aren&#8217;t eliminated from playoff contention, though, and you&#8217;d hate to give up on an entire season2013-12-02 15:35:4711/18: Lombardi Ave- Packers Week 11 Top Performershttp://lombardiave.com/2013/11/18/packers-week-11-top-performers/
After failing to pull off the upset on the road against the New York Giants Sunday, the Green Bay Packers have now lost three straight games. Now 5-5, things are looking a little dire in Green Bay without their MVP quarterback. Considering the Packers recent struggles, I thought it would be an appro2013-11-18 20:35:3911/18: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers fans, can it get any worse?http://lombardiave.com/2013/11/18/green-bay-packers-loss-versus-new-york-giants/
&#160; It really can&#8217;t get any worse than this for the Green Bay Packers, can it? &#8220;Three-game losing streaks are not the norm around here, thatâs for sure.â Those were the understated words of Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk who was recounting Sunday&#8217;s 27-13 loss 2013-11-18 09:35:5211/12: Lombardi Ave- Scott Tolzien Shows Some Promise in Packers Tough Losshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/11/12/scott-tolzien-shows-promise-packers-tough-loss/
The Green Bay Packers played arguably their worst game of the season on Sunday when they surrendered a 27-13 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles at home. Despite how rough the loss may be, I try to make it my goal each week to find something positive in the game the Packers can build off of [&#8230;]S2013-11-12 23:35:4711/2: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers&#8217; future personnel needshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/11/02/green-bay-packers-future-personnel-needs/
We are not halfway into the 2013 NFL season and I am looking ahead a bit for the Green Bay Packers needs for next year. Why, you ask? Is it too soon? You can bet that Packers GM Ted Thompson and his staff are always a step or two ahead of the competition.Â I doubt [&#8230;]Green Bay Packers&#8217; 2013-11-02 22:35:4211/2: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: The key match-upshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/11/02/green-bay-packers-chicago-bears-monday-night-football/
&#160; The Green Bay Packers will host the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on Monday Night. For the 187th time, these two storied frachises go head-to-head, more than any other continuing rivalry in the entire league. This is a series that has seen the likes of every player who have been a member of 2013-11-02 15:35:4811/1: Lombardi Ave- Aaron Rodgers: The foundation of the Green Bay Packershttp://lombardiave.com/2013/11/01/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-playoffs/
Ted ThompsonÂ has forged an excellent foundation for the 93rd edition in Green Bay Packers history. They have a nice chunk of veteran core players in Clay Matthews, Tramon Williams, Jordy Nelson, B.J. Raji, Josh Sitton, and A.J. Hawk. They also have young players blossoming toward their high ceiling2013-11-01 09:35:4310/31: Sports Injury Alert- Packers&#8217; Clay Matthews closing in on returnhttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/packers-clay-matthews-closing-in-on-return/
Green Bay Packers linebacker, Clay Matthews has not specified when he will return to field after a broken thumb, but it is anti**** he will on the field as soon as he is medically cleared. Â âIâm not a patient guy,â Matthews said on Wednesday in a brief session with reporters at his locker.2013-10-31 11:37:4110/30: Lombardi Ave- Matt Forte Presents a Different Challenge for the Packers Defensehttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/30/matt-forte-presents-different-challenge-packers-defense/
&#160; Frank Gore. Reggie Bush. Ray Rice. Willis McGahee. And now Adrian Peterson can be added to the list of notable backs Green Bay&#8217;s defense has shut down. Only Washington&#8217;s Alfred Morris has gone over the century mark this season against the Packers defense, and now theirÂ next chall2013-10-30 20:35:4710/30: Lombardi Ave- Ted Thompson Knows When to Cut Tieshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/30/ted-thompson-knows-cut-ties/
Earlier today Tyler Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote a compelling piece on how, despite the ire of Packers fans, Ted Thompson has stuck with his rigid draft-and-develop approach in replenishing the roster. Thompson rarely signs big-name free agents. He doesn&#8217;t trade for veteran pl2013-10-30 19:35:5210/29: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers&#8217; younger generation making most of opportunitieshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/29/green-bay-packers-rookies-contribute/
Injuries are part of the game, this we Green Bay Packers fans Â know. But for reasons still unknown, it seems that injuries plague our beloved Green Bay Packers more than any other team. Thank Lombardi himself that we have the GM that we do to allow for enough depth at key positions to be able [&#822013-10-29 14:35:4410/28: Lombardi Ave- Packers Find Pass Rush in Unexpected Placeshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/28/packers-find-pass-rush-unexpected-places/
&#160; When Clay Matthews went down with a hamstring injury midway through the Green Bay Packers loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Packers pass rush completely disappeared in the second half. Two weeks later, Matthews left the game early against the Detroit Lions because of a broken thumb. Many fe2013-10-28 22:35:4110/26: NFL Spin Zone- Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers Matchups to Watchhttp://nflspinzone.com/2013/10/26/minnesota-vikings-vs-green-bay-packers-matchups-watch/
The best team in the NFC North will take on the worst team in the NFC North tomorrow night, as the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings are set to square off on Sunday Night Football at 8:30 p.m. ET in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Josh Freeman will not playing due to a concussion, so the Vikings [&#822013-10-26 09:35:4510/24: Lombardi Ave- Jamari Lattimore? From unknown to standouthttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/24/jamari-lattimore-green-bay-packers-linebackers-injuries/
&#160; &#160; Jamari who? We all asked. Buried deep on the Green Bay Packers depth charts behind guys like Brad Jones, Robert Francois, and A.J. Hawk, Jamari Lattimore has done more than enough the past three weeks to make a name for himself. While we&#8217;re not going to forget the names of the in2013-10-24 11:35:4510/21: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers vs. Cleveland Browns: Beauty is in the eye of the beholderhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/20/green-bay-packers-cleveland-browns-aftermath-final/
&#160; &#160; The 4-2 Green Bay Packers won their game against the 3-4 Cleveland BrownsÂ Sunday by the score of 31-13. The game featured some really good plays by the receivers, knucklehead penalties on the Packers, some offensive production (finally!) in the red zone, and in the end the Packers jus2013-10-21 08:35:4510/20: Lombardi Ave- Packers vs. Browns: Injury reporthttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/20/packers-vs-browns-injury-report/
As of Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m., the injury report for the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns game looks as follows (subject to change): Browns: Â OUT &#8211; DE Billy Winn; QUESTIONABLE &#8211; LB Brandon Magee; PROBABLE &#8211; RB Willis McGahee, LB Jabaal Sheard and CB Chris Owens Packers:2013-10-20 09:35:4310/16: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers Fans: Take a Deep Breath (Week VI)http://lombardiave.com/2013/10/16/green-bay-packers-fans-injuries-run-game-pass-game/
&#160; It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Yes, Sundayâs showdown between the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens really was a tale divided. The good? The Packers proved they can fight back with the best of them, gutting out a 19-17 road win on pure want-to. The bad? [&#8232013-10-16 18:35:3910/15: Lombardi Ave- The Green Bay Packers: A physical teamhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/15/green-bay-packers-physical-team-nfl/
After years of making people pay over the top, or tearing them apart with yards after the catch, the Green Bay Packers have a different mentality. They are now here to beat the other team up. This year&#8217;s Packers team does not look like any other Packers team in years. Well, maybe a bit like [&2013-10-15 15:35:3910/14: Lombardi Ave- The Packers Defense Steps Up With Matthews Outhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/14/packers-defense-steps-matthews/
Don&#8217;t let the final numbers fool you. The Green Bay Packers defense had a big day against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The final stat sheet saysÂ Joe Flacco threw for 345 yards and two touchdowns and had a passer rating of 112.6 against the Packers defense, but what it doesn&#8217;t say is 2013-10-14 21:35:4210/14: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: &#8216;Next Man Up&#8217;http://lombardiave.com/2013/10/14/green-bay-packers-injuries-next-man-up/
It is a po**** saying in the NFL and among those of us familiar with theÂ Green Bay Packers,Â though it does bring a hint of dread with it: &#8220;Next Man Up.&#8221; I know that is supposed to be comforting, knowing that there is depth to the Green Bay Packers. But, there is a reason that there [&2013-10-14 18:35:4510/14: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers win over Super Bowl champs took me back to the 1960shttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/14/green-bay-packers-baltimore-ravens-physical-defense-beats-champions/
&#160; &#160; I know there weren&#8217;t any time machines in my living room Sunday, but as the game between the Green Bay Packers and Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens transpired, I felt as though I was an 11-year-old watching the 1966 edition of the Packers taking on the Baltimore Colts. The Pa2013-10-14 11:35:4310/14: The Packer Perspective- We Know Who We Are &#8211; Packers: 19 Ravens:17http://packerperspective.com/2013/10/14/we-know-who-we-are-packers-19-ravens17/
On Friday, I suggested both the Packers and Ravens were waiting to figure out who they are. Today, the Ravens may still be wondering, but I think the Packers know what they are: a power running, power defense team. Yes, this is still Aaron Rodgers&#8216; offense. Yes, the ultimate identity of this t2013-10-14 09:36:1910/14: NFL Spin Zone- Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers Ten Observationshttp://nflspinzone.com/2013/10/14/baltimore-ravens-vs-green-bay-packers-ten-observations/
Some thoughts on what I saw in the Green Bay Packers 19-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. It&#8217;s always interesting to look at the stat sheet after the game, because you&#8217;ll sometimes end up surprised. For instance, &#8220;Wow, he threw for that many yards?&#8221; I know I did a double-2013-10-14 07:35:4710/13: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers 19 Baltimore Ravens 17: Defense rules the dayhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/13/green-bay-packers-baltimore-ravens-statistics-highlights/
&#160; With veteran Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby striking 4-of-5 field goals and Aaron Rodgers hitting wide receiver Jordy Nelson on a 64-yard touchdown bomb in the second half, the Packers put together a dynamic defensive performance in defeating Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens today,2013-10-13 17:35:4210/9: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens have tasted greatnesshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/09/green-bay-packers-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl/
&#160; Don&#8217;t tell the Green Bay Packers or Baltimore Ravens this, but many Â often say that once a player has won the Super Bowl, he becomes complacent and loses the motivation that got him there. I can see where that theory works &#8211; I mean, your entire career is in pursuit of one thing: 2013-10-09 12:35:4910/8: Lombardi Ave- A.J. Hawk continues to struggle eight years into careerhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/08/a-j-hawk-green-bay-packers-linebacker/
&#160; A.J. Hawk is one of the most well-known members of the Green Bay Packers in the NFL today. He is admired for his hard-nosed, physical style of play, a style that is missing in the current Packers&#8217; defense. Sure he records a solid number of tackles per game, as he should playing the most2013-10-08 19:35:4610/8: Lombardi Ave- Trade talk: Three players the Green Bay Packers should considerhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/08/green-bay-packers-ted-thompson-trade-talks/
Yes I know, Green Bay Packers GMÂ Ted Thompson doesn&#8217;t trade or sign big names. The last time we got players worth noting it was Charles Woodson and Ryan Pickett. But every once in awhile the football gods decide to give us something, so here are a few names that not only would make us happy, 2013-10-08 18:35:4510/8: Lombardi Ave- Ted Thompson knows what he is doing &#8230; hopefullyhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/08/ted-thompson-green-bay-packers-personnel-decisions/
&#160; Ted Thompson has done a masterful job of building a title contender year after year. He has evaluated weaknesses, addressed them when he saw fit, and turned said weaknesses into strengths even when it seemed he did not pick up &#8220;first round&#8221; talent. It is understandable if people a2013-10-08 15:35:4410/7: Lombardi Ave- A Close Look at the Packers Linebackers: How Will They Handle the Injuries?http://lombardiave.com/2013/10/07/close-look-packers-linebackers-will-handle-injuries/
The Green Bay Packers defense had their best game of the season in the 22-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. However, the Packers suffered a number of key injuries in the game that could really impact their season, specifically at the linebacker position. Not only does the possibility exist tha2013-10-07 22:35:5710/7: Lombardi Ave- Packers Place Robert Francois on IR and Sign James Nixon to 53http://lombardiave.com/2013/10/07/packers-place-robert-francois-ir-sign-james-nixon-53/
The Green Bay Packers announced today they placed Robert Francois on the team&#8217;s injured reserve list and signed cornerback James Nixon from their practice squad to their 53-man roster. Francois tore his Achilles tendon on the same series Clay Matthews left Sunday&#8217;s game with a broken thu2013-10-07 20:35:4410/6: Lombardi Ave- Packers 22 Lions 9: Defense, James Jones leads Packers to victoryhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/06/packers-22-lions-9-final-stats-lambeau-field/
Three second halfÂ Mason CrosbyÂ field goals and an 83-yard touchdown pass fromÂ Aaron RodgersÂ toÂ James JonesÂ - coupled with a swarming defense that dominated the line of scrimmage and sackedÂ Matthew StaffordÂ 5 times &#8211; highlighted the Green BayÂ Packers&#8217; hard-fought 22-9 decision at2013-10-06 17:35:4910/5: Lombardi Ave- Brad Jones: Green Bay Packers linebacker is flying under the radarhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/10/05/green-bay-packers-brad-jones-linebacker/
&#160; Ted Thompson made a calculated gamble when he resigned Brad Jones for $11.75 million over three seasons and gave veteran Desmond Bishop and promising second year men D.J. Smith and Terrell Manning their walking papers. Green Bay saved roughly $3.5 million by cutting Bishop, but Packers fans w2013-10-05 11:35:4510/2: Lombardi Ave- How Will the Packers Defend Reggie Bush?http://lombardiave.com/2013/10/02/will-packers-defend-reggie-bush/
How do you stop a back that averages 5.3 yards per carry and 16.3 yards per reception over the first four weeks of the season? That will be the Green Bay Packers&#8216; challenge when they host Reggie Bush and the Detroit Lions this Sunday at Lambeau Field. Typically, when you think of Detroit you t2013-10-02 21:36:119/25: Lombardi Ave- Evaluating the 2013 First Roundhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/09/25/evaluating-2013-first-round/
The expectations for a first round pick in the NFL is to immediately impact the team. These guys are rookies, but we don&#8217;t care. We expect them to start and be difference-makers on the field right off the bat. We don&#8217;t grant them the same grace we do some of the other Â first-year player2013-09-25 21:35:539/19: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;re watchinghttp://lombardiave.com/2013/09/19/green-bay-packers-cincinnati-bengals-five-things-to-watch/
&#160; The Green Bay Packers got into the win column last week after they dominated the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field, 38-20. Packers&#8217; quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a career day completing 34-of-42 for 480 yards and four touchdowns. Also shining in the Packers&#8217; win was running bac2013-09-19 13:35:529/18: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Redskins: Film Reviewhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/09/17/green-bay-packers-vs-washington-redskins-film-review/
&#160; Lombardi Ave is introducing a new feature to the weekly recap of all Packers&#8217; games â film review. The film review piece will include a breakdown of the &#8220;good,&#8221; &#8220;bad&#8221; and &#8220;ugly&#8221; plays selected from the game. Each play breakdown will be complete with2013-09-18 07:35:419/9: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Ouch! This loss hurthttp://lombardiave.com/2013/09/09/green-bay-packers-safeties-defense/
&#160; For those of us who watched the Green Bay Packers vs. the San Francisco 49ers, you saw a Super Bowl team.Â They were physical on defense, they have an ascending running game, showed lots of mental toughness, overcame lots of adversity and two critical turnovers to nearly pull out a road win 2013-09-09 12:35:548/23: The Packer Perspective- Dress Rehearsal &#8211; (Preseason) Week 3 Previewhttp://packerperspective.com/2013/08/23/dress-rehearsal-preseason-week-3-preview/
Since every beat writer on the planet calls the third preseason game a &#8220;dress rehearsal&#8221; (except Tom Silverstein), we&#8217;re going through a dress rehearsal as well, running through a full regular season-style preview just for kicks and giggles. The Packers and Seahawks certainly do ha2013-08-23 09:36:567/15: KC Kingdom- 10 Days &#8216;Til Camp: 2013 Expectations for the 2013 Draft Classhttp://kckingdom.com/2013/07/15/kansas-city-chiefs-2013-nfl-draft-expectations/
Ed. Note: Every evening from now until July 26 &#8211; the day every Chiefs player is expected to report for training camp &#8211; we will countdown and discuss some of the more important questions for the 2013 Kansas City Chiefs.Â John Dorsey knows how to draft. Since 2006 Dorsey has been involved2013-07-15 18:36:437/10: The Packer Perspective- The Reason for Hawk Hate (and What Happens Next)http://packerperspective.com/2013/07/10/the-reason-for-hawk-hate-and-what-happens-next/
Drafted fifth overall in 2006, A.J. Hawk has never really been able to shake the expectations that came with his high draft status. When you take a player that high, you expect a certain level of production, and Hawk, while solid, hasn&#8217;t produced at a level most would consider to be consistent2013-07-10 10:36:167/9: The Packer Perspective- A.J. Hawk: Just the Highlightshttp://packerperspective.com/2013/07/09/a-j-hawk-just-the-highlights/
Your assignment for tomorrow is to watch this highlight video of A.J. Hawk and Desmond Bishop, but ignore the parts of the video that are highlights of Desmond Bishop. So just watch for A.J. Hawk. Not Bishop. The Desmond Bishop highlights are off limits. In summary, watch the A.J. Hawk highlights. I2013-07-09 10:36:216/25: FootballPerspective.com- Who is the longest-tenured player for each team?http://www.footballperspective.com/who-is-the-longest-tenured-player-for-each-team/
Did you know that Aaron Rodgers is the longest-tenured Packer? Today I want to take a look at the current player who has been with each team the longest. Now that Ronde Barber, Ray Lewis, and Jason Hanson have retired, the longest-tenured player in the NFL is&#8230;Patrick Mannelly? Don&#8217;t feel2013-06-25 00:36:154/26: Bolt Beat- Info On The New Chargers Signing LB DJ Smithhttp://boltbeat.com/2013/04/26/info-on-the-new-chargers-signing-lb-dj-smith/
Flying under the radar yesterday, the Chargers signed a middle backer to add to the depth onto the roster. The Chargers signed former Green Bay Packers LB DJ Smith. Here is a little info from Lombardi Ave editor Ray Rivard on the new dude in town: DJ Smith has a great work ethic, but at [...]Info On2013-04-26 18:35:204/13: Lombardi Ave- A.J. Hawk &#8211; gotta love how the Green Bay Packers linebacker thinks &#8211; and playshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/04/13/a-j-hawk-gotta-love-how-the-green-bay-packers-linebacker-thinks-and-plays/
Wellllllll &#8230; we all know that Aaron Rodgers isn&#8217;t going to be making a billion dollars playing quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, but one of the franchise&#8217;s inside linebackers, A.J. Hawk, did make some good points in a recent interview about his role, Rodgers&#8217; role and th2013-04-13 11:35:233/26: The Packer Perspective- 2013 Draft Digest Vol. 6http://packerperspective.com/2013/03/26/2013-draft-digest-vol-6/
Every Tuesday between now and the NFL Draft, weâll take a look around the Internet at what some of the experts are saying about the Packersâ first round prospects. Hereâs what theyâre saying this week. WalterFootball.com (two drafts) Tyler Eifert &#8211; TE &#8211; Notre Dame (predicted by W2013-03-26 10:36:043/19: The Packer Perspective- 2013 Draft Digest Vol. 5http://packerperspective.com/2013/03/19/2013-draft-digest-vol-5/
Every Tuesday between now and the NFL Draft, weâll take a look around the Internet at what some of the experts are saying about the Packersâ first round prospects. Hereâs what theyâre saying this week. WalterFootball.com Tyler Eifert &#8211; TE &#8211; Notre Dame Analysis: Jermichael Finley 2013-03-19 10:36:393/18: Lombardi Ave- Jermichael Finley is due $4.45 million roster bonus by March 27http://lombardiave.com/2013/03/18/jermichael-finley-is-due-4-45-million-roster-bonus-by-march-27/
This has been a tumultuous and game-changing week for the Green Bay Packers, even though they haven&#8217;t made a single move to acquire a free agent player. The Packers lost linebacker Erik Walden to the Indianapolis Colts, they lost wide receiver Greg Jennings to the Minnesota Vikings and they lo2013-03-18 14:35:223/15: Lombardi Ave- Report: Hawk restructures deal; will stay with Packershttp://lombardiave.com/2013/03/15/report-hawk-restructures-deal-will-stay-with-packers/
Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk, according to the Green Bay Press Gazette, was in town today for a physical and while there agreed to restructure his contract to take a paycut. Many agreed that Hawk, who was scheduled to make a base salary ofÂ $5.45 million in base salary with bonuses 2013-03-15 18:35:273/6: Lombardi Ave- Jermichael Finley: Time ticking toward D-Dayhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/03/06/jermichael-finley-time-ticking-toward-d-day/
I like Jermichael Finley &#8211; I really do. I think he&#8217;s a huge talent who adds an element to the Green Bay Packers&#8217; offensive machine that has been an immeasurably intangible piece to the entire team&#8217;s success. But I still think, as I&#8217;ve written before, that it&#8217;s tim2013-03-06 19:35:233/2: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Success through valuehttp://lombardiave.com/2013/03/02/green-bay-packers-success-through-value/
&#160; Pro Football Focus (PFF), one of the most comprehensive and enlightened football Internet sites out in cyberspace, released an interesting post today that focuses on the Green Bay Packers and their Performance Based Value. We all know Ted Thompson in a tightwad. He rarely takes the free agent2013-03-02 20:35:252/24: Lombardi Ave- Jermichael Finley & A.J. Hawk: Why the Green Bay Packers must cut tieshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/02/24/jermichael-finley-a-j-hawk-why-the-green-bay-packers-must-cut-ties/
The more I think about it, the more I look at their salaries and upside, the more I watch the young kids breaking their butts at the NFL Combine, the more I feel it&#8217;s time the Green Bay Packers cut ties with A.J. Hawk and Jermichael Finley. Don&#8217;t get me wrong, I am huge a [...]Jermichael2013-02-24 13:35:212/21: Lombardi Ave- Is a linebacker on Ted Thompson&#8217;s mind?http://lombardiave.com/2013/02/21/is-a-linebacker-on-ted-thompsons-mind/
While it&#8217;s difficult for anyone to determine what&#8217;s on Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson&#8217;s mind at any given time, we have to wonder what he&#8217;s thinking as he heads into tomorrow&#8217;s NFL Combine. Is he looking for a defensive back to bolster the loss of one Ch2013-02-21 23:35:192/19: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers set for RFA disbursementshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/02/19/green-bay-packers-set-for-rfa-disbursements/
By Tuesday, March 12, 3 p.m., the Green Bay Bay Packers will face a decision on how to proceed with the five restricted free agents among their ranks. What will be their direction and what can they afford at this point? Of the five &#8211; Sam Shields, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Tom Crabtree, Frank Zombo 2013-02-19 10:35:212/17: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Ted Thompson will make the team better in 2013http://lombardiave.com/2013/02/17/green-bay-packers-ted-thompson-will-make-the-team-better/
The Green Bay Packers, like all National Football League teams, are facing the dreaded numbers, but fear not &#8211; Ted Thompson understands those numbers better than anyone and is working them to make the 2013 unit better. He must &#8230; because of today&#8217;s number one number: Six. Yes, the P2013-02-17 13:35:232/13: Lombardi Ave- Darrelle Revis and the Green Bay Packers: Could it still happen?http://lombardiave.com/2013/02/13/darrelle-revis-and-the-green-bay-packers-will-it-happen/
A few weeks ago, the Internet was brimming with reports linking a possible trade between the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers that would bring all-world cornerback Darrelle Revis to Wisconsin. But those reports simmered and eventually went away because of several things: First, it was reported th2013-02-13 19:35:241/31: KC Kingdom- Dorsey&#8217;s History Gives Insight into Chiefs Future Draftshttp://kckingdom.com/2013/01/31/dorseys-history-gives-insight-into-chiefs-future-drafts/
Everyone wants to know what John Dorsey and Andy Reid will do in this year&#8217;s draft. The Kansas City Chiefs have the top pick for the first time in the history of the franchise. Everyone knows the Chiefs need a quarterback, but with Dorsey and Reid using talking points of &#8220;best player ava2013-01-31 23:36:171/17: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | A.J. Hawk might need to restructureKFFL:835051
Green Bay Packers LB A.J. Hawk might need to restructure his contract if he hopes to return to the team next season.2013-01-17 00:36:061/14: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | A.J. Hawk could be release candidateKFFL:834647
The Green Bay Packers could consider releasing LB A.J. Hawk this offseason because he is scheduled to make $5.45 million next season and has not been involved in a play that has produced a turnover in the last two seasons.2013-01-14 14:36:211/13: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers offseason Preview: Who Stays and Who Goes?http://lombardiave.com/2013/01/13/green-bay-packers-offseason-preview-who-stays-and-who-goes/
I was hoping this article wouldnât have to be written for a few more weeks, but here we are after the Green Bay Packers&#8216; divisional round loss. A multitude of major personnel decisions loom on the horizon, any of which could be the difference for the Packers in 2013. Letâs quickly dispense2013-01-13 18:35:2211/13: FootballPerspective.com- Creating a NFL draft value chart, Part Ihttp://www.footballperspective.com/creating-a-nfl-draft-value-chart-part-i/
Nearly five years ago, I came out with my own draft value chart to replace the &#8220;Jimmy Johnson&#8221; draft chart commonly cited by draftniks. What I did then was assign the career approximate value grade to each slot for each player drafted over a 30-year period, smoothed the data, and came up2012-11-13 00:35:386/27: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | A.J. Hawk not expected to lose time to D.J. SmithKFFL:795061
Green Bay Packers LB D.J. Smith is not expected to take away any playing time from LB A.J. Hawk because he is not HawkÂs backup in the 3-4 defense. Defensive coordinator Dom Capers said he believes Smith can play the position even though he currently is the backup to LB Desmond Bishop.2012-06-27 18:52:306/27: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | D.J. Smith won't compete with A.J. HawkKFFL:794813
Green Bay Packers LB D.J. Smith will not compete with LB A.J. Hawk because Smith doesn't play the same position as Hawk on defense. Smith serves as the backup to Hawk in the team's 3-4 defense. 'You can say it's kind of minor, but it's kind of a big difference,' Smith said. 'It's still a middle linebacker, but one position (Hawk's) has more responsibility than the other. When it comes to A.J.'s spot, he's the signal caller. He's the guy that runs the show. He's the quarterback of the whole thing. He gets guys lined up, ready to go and makes all the checks when things switch around.' LB Desmond Bishop is the 'mack' linebacker while Hawk is the 'buck' linebacker in this system. LB Robert Francois is likely Hawk's backup in case of injury.2012-06-27 01:52:426/22: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | LB coach confident in A.J. HawkKFFL:794157
Green Bay Packers inside linebackers coach Winston Moss said he is confident LB A.J. Hawk will play well this season and make more plays than he did in 2011. 'I'm fine with what A.J. is doing. But on the flipside of that, you want your guys being impactful and making plays. He didn't do it last year and I'm sure he's not satisfied. He's going to respond accordingly,' Moss said. Moss said Hawk did not have a down year last season but did not make as many impact plays as the team would have liked.2012-06-22 18:52:2712/12: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | A.J. Hawk to practice this weekKFFL:759766
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said LB A.J. Hawk (calf) will be able to practice Wednesday, Dec. 14. McCarthy said Hawk was ready to play Week 14 but the team decided to hold him out.2011-12-12 18:53:1212/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Four sit out practiceKFFL:758555
Green Bay Packers OG Josh Sitton (knee), OT Chad Clifton (back, hamstring) and LBs Desmond Bishop (calf) and A.J. Hawk (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.2011-12-07 18:52:3412/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Four players ruled outKFFL:757463
Green Bay Packers OG Josh Sitton (knee), OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) and LBs Desmond Bishop (calf) and A.J. Hawk (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 13.2011-12-02 18:52:3412/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Desmond Bishop, A.J. Hawk not expected back until FridayKFFL:756977
Green Bay Packers LBs Desmond Bishop (calf) and A.J. Hawk (calf) are not expected back at practice until Friday, Dec. 2, until the earliest, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.2011-12-01 01:52:3811/25: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | A.J. Hawk injured in Week 12 KFFL:755814
Green Bay Packers LB A.J. Hawk (calf) was injured in the team's Week 12 game.2011-11-25 12:52:284/20: AllGreenBayPackers.com- According to Hobbes: Packers Offseason Primer on the NFL Combine: Inside Linebackershttp://www.jerseyal.com/GBP/2011/04/20/according-to-hobbes-packers-offseason-primer-on-the-nfl-combine-inside-linebackers/
This article will use the combine numbers from previous players drafted by GM Ted Thompson as a guide for what inside linebackers are likely to fit into the Packersâ scheme.2011-04-20 09:52:153/11: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | A.J. Hawk projected to startKFFL:699230
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said LB A.J. Hawk is a projected starter for 2011, according to Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.2011-03-11 11:52:113/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | More on A.J. HawkKFFL:698531
Updating a previous item, Green Bay Packers LB A.J. Hawk's deal includes an $8 million signing bonus and is worth a total of $33.75 million, which is worth $6.75 million annually, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora. Hawk will make a $1.15 million base salary this year, with a $1.8 million roster bonus. His base salary will jump to $4.4 million with a $300,000 roster bonus and a $250,000 workout bonus in 2012.2011-03-08 15:52:073/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | A.J. Hawk contract updateKFFL:698280
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers LB A.J. Hawk's five-year contract is believed to be worth around $30 million, reports Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.2011-03-07 14:52:073/5: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | A.J. Hawk received interest from other teamsKFFL:698053
Green Bay Packers LB A.J. Hawk received interest from other teams when he was released but decided to re-sign with the Packers, reports Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.2011-03-05 17:52:063/3: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Putting final touches on A.J. Hawk dealKFFL:697627
The Green Bay Packers and free-agent LB A.J. Hawk (Packers) are putting the final touches on a new multiyear deal, Hawk's agent, Mike McCartney, said in an email Thursday, March 3, according to Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Terms of Hawk's deal aren't known yet, but it's safe to assume his numbers will be higher than LB Desmond Bishop's $18 million over four years with $5 million guaranteed. In all likelihood, the deal will be between $6 million and $7 million a year with guaranteed money approaching $10 million.2011-03-03 11:52:043/3: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- NFL | A.J.Hawk had surgeryKFFL:697620
Free-agent LB A.J. Hawk (Packers) underwent wrist surgery in February and will be wearing a splint for several months, according to CBSSports.com. He then will begin rehab after that. Hawk won't be ready until training camp, and it's unclear how much the injury will affect his training.2011-03-03 11:52:043/3: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Crowded at linebacker?KFFL:697619
Once free-agent LB A.J. Hawk (Packers) is re-signed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers, the team will have to consider whether it can carry four high-priced inside linebackers, according to CBSSports.com. LB Desmond Bishop was signed to a new deal last year, while LB Nick Barnett is due $6 million and LB Brandon Chillar is due $2.6 million.2011-03-03 11:52:043/3: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | A.J. Hawk to sign long-term dealKFFL:697554
The Green Bay Packers will re-sign LB A.J. Hawk to a new five-year contract Thursday, March 3, according to SportingNews.com's Roger Kuznia. Hawk will sign the deal before the collective bargaining agreement expires. Financial terms of the pending deal were not disclosed.2011-03-03 00:52:063/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Trying to re-sign A.J. HawkKFFL:697532
The Green Bay Packers will try to re-sign LB A.J. Hawk to a new deal before the collective bargaining agreement is set to expire Thursday, March 4, according to NFL.com. Hawk was set to earn $10 million this year.2011-03-02 23:52:093/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Want A.J. Hawk to returnKFFL:697508
The Green Bay Packers would like to re-sign LB A.J. Hawk, who was just released, reports The Associated Press. Hawk was scheduled to earn $10 million in 2011. General manager Ted Thompson said the team hopes to continue working with Hawk to have him continue to be a part of their franchise.2011-03-02 20:52:073/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Three releasedKFFL:697497
The Green Bay Packers announced Wednesday, March 2, that they have released LB A.J. Hawk, TE Donald Lee and S Derrick Martin.2011-03-02 18:52:042/27: WhoDatDish.com- A.J. Hawk, Clinton Portis, Willis McGahee And The New Orleans Saintshttp://whodatdish.com/2011/02/27/a-j-hawk-clinton-portis-willis-mcgahee-and-the-new-orleans-saints/
Much of the Saints coachingÂ staffÂ is currently in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Field observing the next crop of potential NFL superstars. It&#8217;s a chance for them to get a close look at players they are, and equally are not, interested as they begin to put together an early draft strategy. While 2011-02-27 15:52:131/28: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Three players limited FridayKFFL:692950
Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings (knee), OT Chad Clifton (neck) and LB A.J. Hawk (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Jan. 28, and are considered probable for Super Bowl XLV.2011-01-28 18:52:071/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Five limited Friday, listed as probableKFFL:692244
Green Bay Packers FB John Kuhn (shoulder), OT Chad Clifton (knees) and LBs A.J. Hawk (knee), Clay Matthews (shin) and Erik Walden (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Jan. 21, and are listed as probable for the NFC Championship game.2011-01-21 16:52:09